Hyundai Santa Fe Sport years to avoid
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
1,562
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2013–2018
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Santa Fe Sport years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 472 | |
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 413 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 249 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 227 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 112 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 89 |
Every Santa Fe Sport year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018avoid | 413 | 4 | |
| 2017avoid | 472 | 3 | |
| 2016avoid | 89 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 112 | 3 | |
| 2014avoid | 227 | 5 | |
| 2013avoid | 249 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Santa Fe Sport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Santa Fe Sport years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have?
Across all model years, the Santa Fe Sport has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,562 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.