2015 Hyundai Santa FE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

159Engine complaints

62.8%Of all 253 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE159 · 62.8%

Unspecified / other22 · 8.7%

POWER TRAIN22 · 8.7%

SERVICE BRAKES21 · 8.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 7.5%

Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“I do not know to the best of my knowledge but I do know at 80,000 miles my mechanic did a full plus and coil…”NHTSA complaint 11436529 — filed 10/13/2021

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk upon the…”NHTSA complaint 11436386 — filed 10/12/2021

“The car stalled and reduced speed immediately from 30 mph to about 5 mph or less. it did not accelerate i had to pull over…”NHTSA complaint 11435074 — filed 09/30/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE: 159 of 253 complaints on file (62.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.