2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 20% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The suspension in my car is so rough riding that no one wants to ride in the car any more. When I brake, especially if it is suddenly, everyone slams or jerks forward; when I go over speed bumps, even gently, everyone jerks around. It's awful.”
NHTSA complaint #11013096, filed 2017-08, 38,000 miles“While driving on a smooth highway, the sunroof exploded out of the car. If the sunscreen had been open, my wife and I would have been cut to pieces by the flying glass.”
NHTSA complaint #11119372, filed 2018-08, 42,000 miles“Vehicle caught fire spontaneously at a parking lot. Car was just serviced and inspected a month prior at the Hyundai dealer where I purchased it and had no problems reported. Car was parked at the time of the incident. From the initial report from the fire department the cause of the fire was a mechanical issue. The vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11355609, filed 2020-09, 48,000 miles“My 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (156,880 miles) suddenly shut down and went into limp mode due to code P1326, which is part of the KSDS safety recall. Hyundai and the dealership refused to perform the recall-required engine inspection because of mileage. This violates safety recall rules. The sudden loss of power creates a dangerous driving situation. I am requesting NHTSA assistance in enforcing the safety recall remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #11699044, filed 2025-11“Dear NHTSA, I'm reporting a recurring safety issue with my vehicle's door latches. All four doors have, at different times, become completely stuck—unable to open from inside or outside. This creates a serious risk, especially in emergencies where quick exit is critical.”
NHTSA complaint #11679299, filed 2025-08Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
43 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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