2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 49%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,544miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 49% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,544 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine seized while in motion after leaving the service department of Hyundai. The service department advised me to drive the vehicle as part of a consumption test. I was advised to come in each time the vehicle was 1 quart of oil low and after 4 times Hyundai would provide a new engine. After the engine seized Hyundai denied the claim.”
NHTSA complaint #10993766, filed 2017-06, 43,544 miles“On tuesday april 9, 2019 my wife called me during her drive to work and told me her car was running very rough while traveling to work on a local ny parkway. She said the check engine light also came on. When she came home I tested the obd and saw that the reader said the code was p0302 which signifies a #2 cylinder failure. I was able to bring the car to a repair shop yesterday. The repair shop just called and said the #2 cylinder has no compression. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196999, filed 2019-04, 133,000 miles“Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 engine 2015 as I was driving down the highway going about 75-80mph I started to hear a weird noise. When I decreased my speed the noise disappeared as I began to increase my speed the noise started again. It sounded like ticking/rattling noise. There was no indication lights that something was wrong. Nothing! I had to spend money to have the SUV towed to the dealership and for the dealership to tell me that the motor is gone and that it will cost me $5,500.00 to have it fixed. I am not a happy camper.”
NHTSA complaint #11173619, filed 2019-02, 99,200 miles“I was driving on the highway when the engine seized and turned off. Luckily I was able to pull off to the side of the road. The car had to be towed to the Hyundai dealership. They told us that the motor is locked and will not turn over because of internal engine failure and there was sludge and metal in the oil pan. The assistant manager then told us that this was also a problem found within the 2013-2014 models that had gotten recalled, but there was nothing they could do for us and we have to pay out of pocket for a new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11103485, filed 2018-06, 93,751 miles“We were on a trip from nebraska to michigan and return. When traveling along the toll road express south of chicago at about 65mph 02/1we both smelled something burning . Determining that it was not anything on the interior, we closed the outside air vent control and felt that it was kind of a hot electrical wire burning smell coming from the engine compartment. When we could finally exit the expressway we tried to smell around the front wheel wells and the odor seemed to have gone away. We ate lunch, let the car sit for 45 minutes and drove on, not smelling that again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194233, filed 2019-04, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10178174Jul 13, 2020This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (âSettlementâ) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ)…
- 10177127Jun 3, 2020Applicable 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…
- 10177126Jun 3, 2020Applicable 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…
- 10177125Jun 3, 2020Applicable 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…
- 10167769Oct 28, 2019The 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…
- 10167767Oct 28, 2019Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs…
- 10167765Oct 28, 2019Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine…
- 10167764Oct 28, 2019Hyundai 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 P132600.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
23 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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