CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 6 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (41 reports).
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls
Brake fluid leak can cause engine fire risk
Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, which can lead to an electrical short.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Engine Fire Risk
Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, which can lead to an electrical short circuit.
Hood May Pop Open While Driving, Risking a Crash
The secondary hood latch cable can corrode and bind, so the secondary latch may stay unlatched even when the hood looks closed.
Most common 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 84 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
What owners report
The factory white paint on my vehicleâs hood is suffering from severe delamination and peeling down to the bare primer and metal. The paint is flaking off in large sheets from the hood with no prior collision or physical damage. â Hyundai has acknowledged a known manufacturing defect involving primer adhesion failure on white vehicles under Service Campaigns like Z05 and TXXW, yet my VIN has been excluded from coverage despite exhibiting the exact same failure. They have denied any "Goodwill" considerations. â This issue presents serious safety hazards on the road: â- Flying Debris Hazard: Because the failure is on the front hood, large sheets of paint catch high-speed airfl
I had my engine replaced on XXX from a Hyundai dealership in [XXX]. About a year and some months I was at the Sansone auto mall on [XXX] in [XXX]. I did have a transmission replaced under warranty XXX at that same dealership. My problem is that every so often I lose acceleration when I step on the gas. It's very random and happens more on highway driving. Long story short they said it was my catalytic converter. This was in 2025 I believe and I do have the receipt in my folder. I let the dealership know that it's still happening. I spent over 3k dollars and it's frustrating. They even had me go out with a tech to drive in the road. While he drove he didn't experience this but when I drove wi
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The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure. A brand-new replacement engine was installed by an authorized dealership in April 2026 under a goodwill warranty and had only been driven ~ 3,100 miles since installation. While operating the vehicle, the air conditioning suddenly stopped functioning. Upon restarting, the check engine light illuminated; however, there was never any dashboard temperature warning indicator, notification, or chime to alert the driver to an active overheating situation. Shortly after, the engine completely disabled itself and died while in transit in a parking lot. AAA was contac
While I was driving my Theta engine got seized and Hyundai denied extended warranty of power train.
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport questions
Does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: Brake fluid leak can cause engine fire risk; Brake Fluid Leak Can Cause Engine Fire Risk; Hood May Pop Open While Driving, Risking a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (41), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.