2015 Hyundai Santa FE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2015 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

Most common 2015 Hyundai Santa FE problems

Problem areas named in the 255 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	161
Unknown Or Other	22
Power Train	22
Service Brakes	21
Electrical System	20
Fuel/Propulsion System	13
Structure	10
Air Bags	9
Exterior Lighting	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	8

What owners report

2026-10-16, Engine
While driving home at approximately 60 mph in our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. We were able to carefully maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road, but the vehicle would not turn over or restart. We were traveling with our young children at the time, and this sudden engine failure created an extremely dangerous situation that could have resulted in a serious accident. The engine failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion, leaving us in a potentially life-threatening situation on a busy roadway. We had the vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership for diagnosis and assistance. We waited over a month without receiving an update. When we went to the

2026-07-21, Engine
Driving on highway no warning lights appeared the car made a loud pop noise and heavy smoke appeared from under the hood. Immediately pulled over and noticed all of the oil poured out and was nasty looking. The car was up to date on oil change. My car was towed home and bone dry no oil and no coolant the engine now had loud knocking and needs to be replaced for failure. The car was looked at by independent mechanic. Miles on the car are 152010. I had no warnings and up until the issues the car was serviced and cared for.

2026-06-12, Engine
I was driving down the road ( a busy Farm to market road) and my car lost power and died. Luckily i got off of the road. I tried to start the car again, but it kept dying. I had my son in law come help me move the car to a friends house so that I could get it to the dealership. It was after hours. I regularly get my oil changed and when my SIL checked the oil there was none on the dipstick. My SIL put oil in the car. My car was coming up on being due for a oil change. I am a single woman close to 50 yrs old and take my car in for maintenance. I then had my car towed to the local dealership to have an assessment done to find out what the issues is. The dealership reported that the timing was

2026-05-17, Engine
The engine failed due to complete and sudden oil loss. The vehicle is currently at Fremont Hyundai and available for inspection. Safety risk: the engine failed while driving on the highway with children in the vehicle. A check engine light appeared with no prior warning, the vehicle immediately lost power and stalled, requiring an emergency exit and tow. This is a direct collision risk at highway speed. The failure was confirmed by an independent mechanic who found zero oil in the engine and identified it as a known Hyundai defect. The vehicle was then towed to Fremont Hyundai, which is currently conducting diagnostics. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent mechanic and by Fremont

2026-05-09, Engine
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, 3.3L Lambda II GDI V6, ~102,000 miles. In December 2022, an authorized Hyundai dealer replaced three specific parts under a Hyundai recall/campaign (records requested). On Sunday [DATE] at approximately [TIME] PM, I was driving on [FREEWAY], [STATE], at 55–70 mph at night. With NO prior warning — no warning lights, no chimes, no loss of power buildup, no knocking, no engine protection mode — the engine suddenly and completely died. The failure was instantaneous. There was no limp-home mode and no opportunity to reach the shoulder under engine power. The vehicle lost forward momentum and rolled backward in a live highway travel lane, where it remained stra

2015 Hyundai Santa FE safety rating

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD	Not rated	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD	Not rated	n/a	n/a	n/a

2015 Hyundai Santa FE questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE: ABS Module Can Leak Fluid and Short Out, Causing 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?

Based on 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (161), Unknown Or Other (22), Power Train (22).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Hyundai Santa FE 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.