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This 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 333 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 6 trims analysed.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
14.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
14.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2017 has 333 NHTSA complaints, with 206 related to engine problems and 57 to brake system issues. There are zero recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa Fe Sport
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 333
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 28
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Brake System
Hydraulic
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Brake System, Hydraulic. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The 2017 Santa Fe Sport shows a high number of engine complaints, but without recalls and with low confidence, it's hard to draw firm conclusions. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough inspection.
Engine problems are the top complaint, which could lead to costly repairs. Brake and unintended acceleration issues also raise safety concerns.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who are willing to accept higher risk in exchange for a lower purchase price and plan to have a mechanic inspect the vehicle thoroughly.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free ownership experience or those who cannot afford potential major engine repairs should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Inspection Focus
- Inspect engine for signs of failure or unusual noises.
- Check brake system for leaks, wear, or malfunction.
- Test for unintended acceleration during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Obtain a pre-purchase inspection focusing on engine and brakes.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and brake repairs.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 333 total complaints, with engine problems accounting for 206 complaints. Brake system issues (57 complaints) and unintended acceleration (23 complaints) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Without data on other years, this year's complaint count is high, but low confidence means it may not be representative.
Recall context: With zero recalls, the vehicle has no open safety recalls, but buyers should still verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Engine problems account for 206 of 333 total complaints.
- Brake system issues total 57 complaints.
- Unintended acceleration has 23 complaints.
- Engine Problems (206 complaints)
- Brake System (57 complaints)
- Unintended Acceleration (23 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 206 | — | 5 | — | |
| Brake System | 57 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 41 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 32 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Following the completion of an official emissions recall software upgrade at Fitzgerald Auto Mall Countryside, Clearwater Florida, my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (52,000 miles) now suffers from a severe loss of motive power and erratic transmission shifting/jerking during cold s…
After the ECM recall for a software update the car would not run correctly. It jerks and and runs rough. It almost stalls when you put your foot on the gas. I took it back to the dealer and they can not get the problem to duplicate. Noone else has looked at the problem. Th…
Hello, I was driving home from work with my six-month old in the car and the engine stalled while on the Belleville Turnpike. It seized and I was almost rear-ended by a tractor trailer hauling lumber to the lumber yard just a few streets away. I couldn't move the car and was afr…
After my Hyundai dealership performed a recall on emissions my Santa Fe Sport started having problems on cold starts. After it has set for a few hours when I would put into gear and start to driving the car acted as though it was trying to flood out. I have to feather the accel…
NO power till car warms up for 5 minutes. It will be jerky on highway. The gas mileage is going down drastically, I was doing 32 miles to gallon and now it's 22mpg. All this is after the recall we just had performed. I have no power trying to avoid accidents, taking off from stop…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH a loud noise and smoke was suddenly present coming from under the hood of the vehicle and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the home. The contact indicated t…
am filing a formal complaint regarding an official software update provided by Hyundai that completely corrupted the infotainment/head unit system in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. I purchased this vehicle from CarMax less than three weeks ago. The vehicle came equipped with Hyu…
I was driving on a main road at 55-60 mph with my daughter and grandchildren in the car and had a sudden loss of power. I was almost hit from behind. The check engine light started blinking. And the car went into limp mode. I had to limp it to the nearest place to safely get off …
THIS IS AN UPDATE TO EXISTING NHTSA ODI COMPLAINT #11735718 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, TXXI Theta II engine defect. UPDATE: On May 7, 2026, Hyundai Case Manager acknowledged in writing "Your case is important to us" and "2.4L THETA concerns" for Case #42623761. This is writt…
Immediately following the implementation of Service Campaign 9C2 and TSB 25-01-087H - ECU Update for THETA II Emissions Logic Improvement, the vehicle exhibits poor drivability (staggering/missing/hesitation) until the engine warms up. This is most noticeable just prior to the sh…
COMPONENT FAILED: Theta II 2.4L GDI engine connecting rod bearings. Vehicle has 95,000 miles. Engine available for inspection in [XXX] . SAFETY RISK: Engine knock + limp mode at 1500 RPM caused sudden loss of power on highway. Oil consumption 1L/700km risks catastrophic engine s…
Hair line creak in oil pan. Creak has caused excessive oil consumption and leaks on pavement. Issue was confirmed by Antwerpen Hyundai and oil pan was replaced on 4/28/2026 at a cost of $520.00. As above reported to dealer. Problem started, 1st. noticed about 9 to 12 months.
My ABS Lights the triangle with the ! In the middle goes in and off the down hill control light and the sweet control light all go on when the ABS light goes on my oil was completely dry had to add two quarts while the engine was ticking when started and when accelerating it was …
The vehicle is experiencing a massive paint adhesion failure (white pearl paint), which is peeling off in large sheets from the hood and roof. This is a severe manufacturing defect. At highway speeds, paint flakes fly off, posing a significant safety hazard to other drivers and o…
Abs, traction control lights, emergency braking lights on .. tire sensors are bad. Causing intermittent issue with the lights. For 3 years I've been trying to get my ABS/traction control fixed at Hyundai, that dealership refused to acknowledge there was an issue. I had a code fr…
The engine on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport was deemed defective according to Downey Hyundai. They ran a diagnostic test on it and it failed the test. They offered to replace it for me at no cost to me. On December 11, 2025 the engine caught fire while the service technician fro…
While driving on US-rt1 in Dinwiddie Va, in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. I was in a collision where a vehicle pulled out in front of me at no fault of my own, and I hit that vehicle going about 47mph. the front nor rear/side air bags deployed. My body slammed into the steering…
Car is running out of oil quickly but there are no visible leaks. Have had the oil changed a couple of times since then and have had to add oil in between because the oil light comes on when I make turns. Had the oil changed at a local oil service station and they said it was alm…
We have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with 130k miles on it. It has the 2.4 engine with known manufacturing defects. We are the 2nd owner and timely & proper maintenance was completed on it since it was new. My [XXX] driver was operating the vehicle on Interstate 75 in Middle Geor…
My vehicle was serviced for an oil change at my dealership today. The mechanics are concerned about too much oil consumption in between oil changes. They have no evidence of a leak. Prior to getting my oil changed, a red oil light appeared when I brake. The dealership had mention…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
Safety recalls
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. With zero recalls, the vehicle has no open safety recalls, but buyers should still verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 333 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 Santa Fe Sport shows a high number of engine complaints, but without recalls and with low confidence, it's hard to draw firm conclusions. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?▾
#1: Engine Problems (206 complaints). #2: Brake System (57 complaints). #3: Hydraulic (41 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 7 fire reports out of 333 total complaints. 8 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?▾
The 2017 Santa Fe Sport shows a high number of engine complaints, but without recalls and with low confidence, it's hard to draw firm conclusions. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough inspection. Engine problems are the top complaint, which could lead to costly repairs. Brake and unintended acceleration issues also raise safety concerns. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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