CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 11 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (43 reports).
2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls
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 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
While driving I smelled gasoline then it turned to a burnt smell, engine turned off. Got to side of the road and engine caught fire. Firetrucks and police arrived. Car is totaled entire engine bay was up in flames. Car has been towed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the Facebook Marketplace advertisement and odometer reading were 114,841 miles. However, approximately one hour later, it was discovered that the title listed the mileage at 170,395.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant in the engine and that the knock sensor detection system needed to be replaced. The dealer made the contact aware of Manufacturer Campaign Number: 953 and stated that the vehicle was not previously serviced under the campaign, so the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Was traveling along a city street with parked cars on the passenger side of my vehicle. Axle or wheel broke and veered into parked vehicle severing the engine wiring harness not allowing the airbag to deploy.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle lost automotive power and decelerated with the check engine, battery, and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the highway, and smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that after parking on the shoulder, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact stated that moments later there were flames and smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The Fire Department was called to the scene, and the flames
2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport questions
Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: 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 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (43), Unknown Or Other (14), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.