Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (66.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 626 · 66.7% | Recalled | Recall 17V578000 |
| Power Train | 152 · 16.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 61 · 6.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V842000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 · 6% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 · 5.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 34 · 3.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V056000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 939 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V142000 · 2017 · reported 03/06/2017
An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V358000 · 2017 · reported 06/05/2017
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V578000 · 2017 · reported 09/20/2017
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V842000 · 2016 · reported 11/21/2016
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V145000 · 2016 · reported 03/10/2016
Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · 2022 · reported 02/03/2022
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“ENGINE STUMBLES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AT LOW SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY FROM A STOP OR TURNING A CORNER. I CALL IT THROTTLE LAG OR STUMBLING.”NHTSA complaint 11023769 — filed 09/16/2017 · ENGINE
“MY 2017 SANTA FE SPORT ULTIMATE 2.0 TURBO HESITATES BADLY WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS OR SLOWING... JUST SHORT OF COMING TO A STOP...AND THEN…”NHTSA complaint 11015867 — filed 08/16/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11013733 — filed 08/08/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 626 of 939 NHTSA complaints (66.7%), followed by power train (152), unspecified/other issues (88), electrical system (61). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
939 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 23 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V142000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
