2015 Hyundai Santa FE Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,850 miles. 2 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.
“I received a recall from you regarding the secondary latch on the hood release. I called the dealer to arrange correction. Dealer rep said that parts on back order and I could be put on waiting list. I called Hyundai finance as the vehicle is leased and said can you do anything? They said to take vehicle to dealer and have latch inspected. I called dealer back and asked for an appointment. Today is august 7, they set an appointment for september 5. I said an inspection requiring 5 minutes takes a month? Paperwork, rep said. My complaint is that you issued an important safety recall and mf. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013495, filed 2017-08, 21,400 miles“The rear passenger door will not open either from the inside or outside. This happened out of the blue. Car is a 2015...and not covered under warranty. In researching many people have had the same problem with Hyundai models and years. We have talked with the dealership, taken it to a locksmith (couldn't open with a slim jim and an independent that used to work for Hyundai who said he would have to destroy the panel to get inside to check the assembly and repair. Definitely a safety issue if a fast exit is needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413052, filed 2021-04, 91,845 miles“We have been warned that the hood may blow off into the windsheild while traveling down the highway. Said they have a fix but it has been a couple of months before they say they have a part to fix it. We are afraid to drive this car at this point”
NHTSA complaint #11055410, filed 2017-12“I received recall for secondary hood latch which can cause hood to remain open and obscure driver vision. I scheduled appointment with rick case Hyundai. When I got there, I was told part was not in stock and they could not reschedule because they weren't sure when they could get part. I called potamkin Hyundai and had to leave a message because they did not answer their service phone. I am filing complaint in case something happens, Hyundai can be held liable for not fixing this issue in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11013634, filed 2017-08“I was on ground floor of a parking garage and already in the parking spot---I had my brake on and was actually ready to shift the vehicle into park . There was a sudden reving of the engine and the car began to move forward at a high rate of speed through a steel lattice work barrier and through a flower bed into an extremely wet surface. I hit the brake as hard as possible and believe that the brake finally held. The left front tire became mired down in approximately 12-14 inches of mud. I believe the combination of the mud and the brake caused the vehicle to actually stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015370, filed 2017-08Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10167213Oct 2, 2019The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use…
- 10089522Dec 6, 2016Hyundai motor america is conducting a service campaign to replace the fuel filler door housing on certain 2015 model year santa fe vehicles. Service campaign t1k provides a…
- 10089412Dec 5, 2016On certain 2015 santa fe (nc) the fuel filler door may not function properly due to improper installation of the fuel filler door housing. This may affect the fuel door opening…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 20 | 4% |
| 2013 | 23 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE
161 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE
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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