2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

3 recalls — 100 complaints — 212 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This rec... Read more

151,205 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence

If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-30... Read more

151,205 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

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 when the hood is closed.

Consequence

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

437,400 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

100 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
POWER TRAIN	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
STEERING	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3

Incident date: Mar 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a p... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

Engine failed while driving down the road, car was looked at by two mechanics with no known reason for engine failure so car was took to Hyundai of murfreesboro for diagnostic testing and was there for a total of 12 days for inspection, in which during that time i as asked to submit maintenance reco... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While the owner was driving approximately 70 MPH, the engine started making a knocking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver called the contact and was advised to pull over to the side of the road and turn off the veh... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a blown engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the warranty service was de... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

My 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe with approximately 101,000 miles has experienced gradual deterioration of both low beam headlights. The light output is extremely dim and unsafe for night driving. Visibility is significantly reduced, making it difficult to see lane markings, pedestrians, and road hazards. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

Automatic headlight dimming mechanism does not work well. Sometimes they do not dim to oncoming traffic. When they dim, they do not return to high beam even after returning to highway speed and no oncoming traffic.

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, after completing an Over-the-Air software update, the vehicle failed to start and became inoperable for two days. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undis... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

Spark plug blew out no check enginge lite until after coil an plugs replaced now motor has a knocking sound 5/23 not 1969 like date happended onlys puts down even if i select present day

Incident date: Oct 5, 2025

THE REARVIEW CAMERA ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY A BLACK SCREEN IN PLACE OF THE REARVIEW IMAGE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED BY THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND AFTER A WHILE THE REARVIEW CAMERA DISPLAY A BLACK SCREEN AGAIN. THIS IS AN ISSUE WHEN BACK PARKING OR JUST GETTING OUT FROM PARKING SPOT. ITS HARD TO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2025

I work on route 95 doing road construction and I am usually running highway speeds. When leaving work heading up 95 the truck threw itself in second gear out of nowhere. Almost got hit in the fast lane because I could not maintain speed and RPM’s went to 7500. Had to pull over turn the truck off a... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2025

Put in reverse to move backwards 5 feet or so the vehicle kept going and moving faster I applied the brake and hitting the brakes as well I didn't wonna hit the parked cars behind me so I put in park thinking that will also help stop the vehicle nothing worked it only stopped after hitting my other ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 29, 2025

The contact's Employer owns a 2024 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2025

I am writing to express my concern regarding an ongoing and persistent issue with excessive engine oil consumption in my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, Subject: Severe Oil Consumption Issue - 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe - VIN: [XXX] The vehicle consumes an alarming amount of oil, approximately 1 quart every 300... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2025

KIA K4 WITH 500 MILES ON IT. EXPERIENCED POPPING NOISE FROM THE WINDSHIELD AS IF A STONE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE AC IS ON AND THE SUN IS HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE AT LEAST 8 SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSHIELD AS A RESULT. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN ANYWHERE THA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Water entering cabin on Front passenger side of truck. Causing mold and mildew. Dealer 'fixed' this three weeks ago and now it is back again...

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Reverse camera not working. Screen is blue.

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Driving on freeway and noticed smoke. Realized I needed to pull over and brakes weren’t working. Off ramp was at an incline so car came to a stop just in time to get toddler and myself out of vehicle. Car was on fire.

Fire

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

Car shuts off, once while in the middle of a turn almost went off road and couldn’t use brake or turn wheel. There were three other times it shut off at red lights and I have to put car in park and press the start button. Two of those times car had just started with oil light, was told that it is ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

Timing system failed at 73,000 miles causing engine stall loosing power brakes and control.

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

I bought the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe yesterday evening. Upon leaving the dealership I promptly broke for a car in front of me. Immediately the vehicle turned off completely. I put the vehicle in the park and attempted to start the vehicle back up. The vehicle would not start up and begin leaking a pro... Read more

Incident date: Jun 13, 2025

My 2023 Jeep GC Overland 4XE was at the Jeep service center for the same issue in a week. I get a Service throttle control warning, CEL, then every warning light on the dashboard lit up. It happened on my driveway the other day and I would not drive. I had Jeep roadside tow it to a Jeep service cent... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

While driving on the highway, the vehicle engine began to shake violently. The check engine light came on. The car was driving normally prior to this moment. The car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. I looked it up and found tons of cases that reference a judgement directiv... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

My backup camera doesn't always work and when it does there is a delay seeing the image. I get a warning sign on my SYNC screen saying the camera is not available and to contact the dealership. I have contacted the dealership and the said I needed to contact Ford. They have since directed me to N... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2025

Excessive Frame Flex/Failure& Structure I am reporting multiple serious structural and safety issues with my Grand Design RV that appear consistent with excessive frame flex and failure, as outlined in NHTSA Investigation PE24029. These include: Significant movement of front bedroom cabinets during... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2025

Incident date: Jan 11, 2025

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Incident date: Jan 11, 2025

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Incident date: Jul 1, 2023

The radio on this model, just as some of the later Subaru models, does things on its own, such as switches channels, or become totally non-responsive to touch. This began a few weeks ago and the radio is pretty much useless, unless reprogrammed or replaced. I stopped into Hodges subaru last week an... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

The rear brakes are horrible. They wear so quick. This is my 3rd Honda Accord and I’ve never replaced brakes this much on any Accord I’ve ever owned. Back tires also wear really fast. The rear brakes squeal really bad and makes squealing noises when I’m driving. No brakes are being applied bu... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2024

Engine light warning displayed, temp gauge on display needle remains far left C and doesn’t deviate from that position, steering assist warning displayed, and fan runs for a few moments after the engine is shut off.

Incident date: Feb 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2024

“Transmission system problem” message is displayed. Vehicle still runs fine, but reverse camera becomes disabled.

Incident date: Apr 20, 2024

Intermittent P0302 CEL codes fired for Cylinder 2 misfire, over last month. Replaced plugs and coil, Code cleared. Same CEL indicator and code fired again. Symptoms are Rough start up, coolant needing replenishment, took into dealer, coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 requiring engine replacement.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2023

2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Ecoboost at 58K miles after "the works" oil change at Ford Dealership I noticed coolant tank was empty, engine was heavily leaking oil, engine was running very rough, whitish exhaust smoke, check engine light came on "misfire code", replaced spark plugs and ignition coils, adde... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2023

Car make noises while breaking at times, does not break at all if you dont push the pedal really hard.

Incident date: Jun 14, 2023

Front driver side axle rusted and snapped in half - in line with safety recalls #20V769 & #20V770. Currently, it is available for inspection. I am hoping to begin repairs within the next 3 days. I will save the defective parts and take photos for inspection, upon request. This occurred from a comp... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

Backup camera faulty shows blurry screen when putting truck in reverse also sometimes shows no picture and just different colors on screen. 2019 F150, 20k miles.

Incident date: Aug 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. After replacing the battery and starter, the vehicle remained inoperable and would not start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated he took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the check engin... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2022

Incident date: May 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that some of the accessory buttons were inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the clock spring had failed and could affect the deployment of the air bag. The clock spring was replaced and the vehic... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2022

The contact co-owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V358000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Incident date: May 19, 2022

Incident date: May 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (21V303000) (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Incident date: Jul 22, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recall repair was performed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was made awa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2022

The contact's mother owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's mother was able to drive to her residence; however, the vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was performed; however while driving at 70 MPH a year later, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V520000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recalls were repaired, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning ligh... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door lock/latch had malfunctioned and the door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manu... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted o... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.1%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

212 manufacturer communications from 105 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	32
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	27
350000 EQUIPMENT	26
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	17
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	14
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	12
100000 POWER TRAIN	11
200000 WHEELS	5

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

130000 VISIBILITY

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in res

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This bulletin provides the service procedure to: 1) Upgrade the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module) to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic and 2) Install two anti-theft decal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehic

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operati

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

020000 SUSPENSION

In some areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bott

020000 SUSPENSION

In certain areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to exter

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some models from service campaign 993 (IBU/BCM Software Update and Decals Application) equipped with the Hyundai OEM remote start system may exhibit the horn honking when remote starting the vehicle after receiving the software update. Thi

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993) in response to an increase in thefts of certain Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. In November 2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

190000 TIRES

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of fi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition. Follow the procedure to inspect the ve

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to Electric Waste Gate Actuator (EWGA) equipped vehicles listed below. Refer to the applicable Engine Control / Fuel System sections in the Shop

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

The warranty coverage for certain Theta II engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subseq

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting rod bearing damage as described in Campaign T3G (Seized and/or BCT No Pass Result Only) has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles f

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For

190000 TIRES

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The warranty coverage for the engine long block has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and subsequent owners.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

018100 STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING:MOTOR/ACTUATOR

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (a??Settlementa??) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (a??HMAa??). Beginning in July 2020, customers affected by the proposed settlemen

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1 (supersedes TSB #20-01-004H) to inspect the vehicle and replace the

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. i?? Check Engine light on i?? DTC P0880/P088000 - TCM Power signal error open/short i?? Transmission stuck in 4th ge

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

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HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT across all model years (2013–2018).

22 Total Recalls

1,490 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

34 Reported Crashes

71 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2018	4	406	View
2017	3	451	View
2016	1	80	View
2015 (current)	3	100
2014	5	213	View
2013	6	240	View

Other HYUNDAI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
TUCSON	95	8,074	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
ACCENT	64	2,745	View

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Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

Most Affected Components

HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — All Years Overview

HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — Year by Year

Other HYUNDAI Models