2017 Model Year

Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
892
Recalls
4
Crashes
14
Severe
46

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V578000 Sep 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V358000 Jun 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V142000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V145000 Mar 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2026

Check engine code called issue for cam shaft position error. Replaced sensor, still failing. After reading online forums found that the smaller engine...

Engine
Nov 2026

Purchased this 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe from dealer with 86K miles. (second owner). Immediately noticed excessive oil consumption. Would take vehicle in...

Engine
Jul 2026

Current Mileage: ~94,000 miles Ownership: Second owner (purchased less than one year old at 17,035 miles) I purchased this vehicle in December 2018 w...

Engine
Jul 2026

documented oil-consumption issue with my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, which currently has 98,876 miles. This concern was first formally reported in October...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2026

I currently owned an 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD with the 3.3 V6 Engine with approximately about 136,000 Miles. We were driving into Vegas when we hear...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Mar 2026

Excessive oil leaks. When I fix an oil leak another pop up. Im fixing my 4th oil leak. You can smell the oil burning. Engine is making knocking sounds...

Engine
Feb 2026

Engine failed at approximately 95000 miles.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Dashboard cracking - not overly parked in sunlight.

Engine
Feb 2026

My Hyundai Santa Fe has a major oil leak from the oil pressure light. I took the car to a non-Hyundai shop for repair and was told that the problem sh...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with ~88,000 miles. I noticed on 12/18/2025 that the oil lamp light came on briefly then turned off. So, I decided to t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 892 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 14 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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