Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls and safety
11 recalls · crash ratings 2013-2018 · 1,188 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 11 recalls covering 3.53 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (7). The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 205 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 2014: 7
Units affected
3.53M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2018
Complaints, 12 mo
205
+15.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2018
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2017 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
205 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine687
- Service brakes, hydraulic145
- Unknown or other133
- Power train92
- Electrical system88
- Fuel/propulsion system82
- Engine and engine cooling58
- Complaints
- 1,188
- Crashes reported
- 18
- Fires reported
- 61
- People injured
- 18
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic5 · 2.35M units
- Air bags1 · 1,209 units
- Engine1 · 151K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 572K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 437K units
- Seat belts1 · 17K units
- Suspension1 · 197 units
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have?
11 recalls cover the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, for 3.53 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Engine: named in 687 of the 1,188 safety complaints about the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, then service brakes, hydraulic (145). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.