CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (207 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls
ABS Module Short Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in certain Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles can malfunction and cause an electrical short.
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.
Driver's Seat Belt May Detach in a Crash
A bolt securing the driver's seat belt anchor may not have been tightened enough during assembly.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 356 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 207 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
What owners report
After we had the Hyundai 9C2 recall completed a few weeks ago, we immediately had rough shifting in our Hyundai Santa Fe Sport driving off the lot. Problem has continued since, and is most notable after cold start/once the car has sat for an extended period of time. Hyundai has released a Drivability Information on 5/18/26 regarding the known issue, but our Dealership was unaware. The Dealership recommended replacement of the Transmission, despite my explanation that the issue began after the installation of the recall fix.
Started car to reverse out of parking space and it started jerking as I accelerated. Drove jerkily the few blocks I had to go to make it home. Did not drive again but upon starting it the check engine light came on. Contacted Hyundai customer care who told me my car was covered under two extended warranties for a well documented engine failure on this exact vehicle - Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2017. Iâve been researching and Hyundai knows about this problem and it had been through the courts after group legal action was taken. Hyundai refuses to pay for the car they know is a failure to be diagnosed. I cannot afford to have the car diagnosed especially not for a problem that Hyundai and half t
This is in reference to the Hyundai 9C2 ECU software update for Theta II engines that have caused my 2017 Santa Fe Sport to hesitate, surge and run poorly the first few minutes after a cold start! I contacted my dealership but they have not offered any resolution as of yet even though Hyundai Corporate is well aware of the problems caused by the 9C2 software upgrade!
I was driving my car and it showed no signs of any issue but the engine light came on and started blinking so I pulled over and got it towed to a mechanic. He told me that I would need a new engine that would cost me $8000. I looked into it and found that there was a defect with my vehicles engine and that if I took it to a dealership, I could possibly get it covered 100% so I did that and then they covered it and when I got the vehicle back, it had an issue every time I drove it where it was kind of speeding up and jerking when I drove it, I took it back after I told them what happened and then they told me that my catalytic converter was bad and needed to be replaced. I ended up paying $15
harsh engagement or hesitation between gears 1 through 3 specifically during cold starts before the powertrain warms up. But also during driving in the highway.
2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (14.3% rollover risk) |
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (15.1% rollover risk) |
2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport questions
Does the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: ABS Module Short Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire; Hood May Pop Open While Driving, Risking a Crash; Driver's Seat Belt May Detach in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Based on 356 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (207), Power Train (42), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (42).
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.