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2015 Hyundai Santa FE Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
60,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE, 3% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles.

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.

“Twice engine quit while operating with no warning. Once at 60mph and the other at slow speed while turning around. Restarted by placing in neutral and push start button while still moving. 21000+ miles. Dealer offers no explanation. There are numerous reports of similar incidents with Hyundai vehicles. No fixes I have been able to find and little satisfaction from the mfr.”

NHTSA complaint #11124003, filed 2018-09, 21,000 miles

“I was driving on the highway when, out of nowhere, my car started shaking whenever I went over 40 miles per hour. It was quite alarming and honestly a bit scary. So, I would like to request a recall on it. A week after I took it to Hyundai, they informed me that they sent it to you to see if it would be approved to cover the motor. I’ve had this car for just 2 years, and it's frustrating to deal with issues like this. I truly appreciate your attention to this matter, as I hope we can resolve it soon. Thank you for your understanding!”

NHTSA complaint #11626687, filed 2024-11

“Recent cold weather starts in the morning (40-50 degrees fahrenheit) have caused my car to have poor or stalled acceleration. It will occasionally not go past 20 or 40 mph while the RPMs rev high. The DTC error code would read P2565 as a pending code. An independent mechanic changed out my transmission fluid and switched out my boost pressure sensor but the problem is still there. Hyundai says that they need to replicate the problem but it does not occur when I take it to them so it's very hard to have this intermittent issue diagnosed by them. …”

NHTSA complaint #11571466, filed 2024-02

“Vehicle has been consuming oil between oil changes. Recently the ABS, Down hill assist, and traction control lights came on. We took it to the dealer and were advised it was a wheel speed sensor in the passenger rear, but they wanted over $600 so we did not repair. Two days later all the lights went off and we had no issues. A month later I drove to Florida, checked and filled the oil with a little over one quart. On my way back the RPM shot up to close to 6K, the engine light started flashing, oil and battery light came on, and the car lost all power qnd started shuttering. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542203, filed 2023-09

“It appears to be a problem with all the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. It has abs, downhill, stability control lights on at the same time. It appears to be wheel speed sensor but they do not know which one. The service manager had said it happens to be a lot of the time the rear sensor that goes out. The service manager made it seem like it happens frequently. When I check online a lot of owners appear to be having the same issue. THREE LIGHTS, ESC, DBC, and ABS warning lights turn on. I am in fear for my life, due the safety on the road if the tires would lose control!”

NHTSA complaint #11460210, filed 2022-04

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202638%
202586%
202485%
2023157%
2022168%
202174%
202052%
201952%
201855%
2017546%
201652%
201573%
2014275%
2013213%
20124011%
20112413%
2010218%
20095114%
20085210%
2007588%
20062019%
20054420%
20043913%
2003248%
2002159%
2001147%

Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine
161 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Lane 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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