2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Reliability
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 356 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Santa Fe Sport model years (2015–2018), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Santa Fe Sport's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
356
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
5
Complaints citing a crash
7
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 207 | 58% |
| Service brakes | 55 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 42 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 10% |
| Speed control / throttle | 29 | 8% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 27 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 4% |
| Engine & cooling | 16 | 4% |
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2017 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V358000 | Jun 5, 2017 | Latches, locks & linkages — hood / latch | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position… |
| 17V365000 | Jun 5, 2017 | Seat belts — front / anchorage | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly. |
| 22V056000 | Feb 3, 2022 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
How the 2017 compares with nearby Santa Fe Sport years
Verdicts compare these Santa Fe Sport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84 | 3 | Engine | Solid |
| 2016 | 72 | 1 | Engine | Better year |
| 2017 (this page) | 356 | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2018 | 421 | 4 | Engine | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 356 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Santa Fe Sport model years (2015–2018), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Santa Fe Sport's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are engine (207), service brakes (55), powertrain / transmission (42), unknown or other (36). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, including 17V358000 (latches, locks & linkages — hood / latch) and 17V365000 (seat belts — front / anchorage). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 72 complaints and 1 recall (better year); the 2018 has 421 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid). The 2017 has 356 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.