2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine problems
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 42 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 50% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
42
Engine complaints
50%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I turned off the car and went inside the house. I was outside and could smell smoke. I walked to the front of the house and saw my neighbor who was calling 911 due to flames from my engine. The flames reached the yard and my garage where minor damage occurred. The vehicle was completely engulfed in…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine — 50% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.