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ProblemsByVinFile / 2015-HYUNDAI-SANTA-FE-SPORTNHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2015 · Hyundai
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems
75 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
Reliability score
7.6 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
0
Critical
2
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2015 Santa Fe Sport?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Engine: 30 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 62,000–121,000 mi
Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average
2 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2015 Santa Fe Sport· body
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger door did not lock automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (pohanka Hyundai, 1770 ritchie station ct, capitol heights, md 20790, 301-899-0480), where the technician was…
Dealer failure to to remedy engine replacement under settlement. I am entitled under the March 1, 2022, Settlement Agreement (the “E2 Settlement”) due to recurring Theta II engine failures caused by the oil-starvation/connecting-rod bearing defect. Vehicle stalling on highways…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai santa fe sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Was driving on highway and heard a loud noise and car just stock. I read that old models have same problem. I inspected the car and figure that axle shaft turns inside of transmission and broke it from inside.
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles
If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Under investigation
1 open at NHTSA
AQService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · opened November 2023
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. AQ23002 on NHTSA →
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Engine: 30 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 62,000–121,000 mi; Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 30 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 92,617 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 92,617 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 75 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Hyundai/Santa Fe Sport.
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