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2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 356 total for the year
Median mileage
21,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 1% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Engine performance is under normal specifications 22 - 24 mpg, car is giving 20 mpg on hwy. Both front seat are unconfortables, they are too deep tha need to be filled up with a large cushion or pillow in order to keep the body in good position, other wise neck has to be bent forward all times causing unconfortable neck pain.”

NHTSA complaint #11208988, filed 2019-05, 10,000 miles

“My ABS Lights the triangle with the ! In the middle goes in and off the down hill control light and the sweet control light all go on when the ABS light goes on my oil was completely dry had to add two quarts while the engine was ticking when started and when accelerating it was making a clicking noise I still had 3000 miles before needed an oil change but like I said it was bone dry and then the drivers seat was going back and not wanting to come back up I’ve only had the car 42 days and it’s having all kinds of problems”

NHTSA complaint #11732824, filed 2026-04

“Airbag light illuminates on the dash and the seatbelt light illuminates intermittently as the seat electrical harness under the seat only connects in certain positions of the seat. My issue is associated with the passenger seat. This airbag light is associated with the airbag not firing or improperly firing. To avoid a recall, Hyundai has extended the warranty for vehicles for this issue but refuses to fix mine without payment.”

NHTSA complaint #11754153, filed 2026-08

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201810%
201751%
201321%

Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

Engine
207 complaints
Brakes
55 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology