2017 Hyundai Santa FE Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 6%of 972 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE, 6% of the 972 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,750 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I drive going straight at about 40 to 48 MPH on eco mode or any drive mode the car jumps/ jerks like it shifts into a low gear and then goes back into a high gear with no heavy acceleration. If I have it on cruise control at 45mph it will kick back and forth occasionally as if I was slamming on the gas pedal then slightly on the break but quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #11299281, filed 2020-01, 30,700 miles“I was making a left turn on to a street going uphill and my 2017 Hyundai sante fe sport awd ultimate hesitated for approximately 10 seconds. When I pressed the gas I could not get speed. My traction lights blinked on and off. I had to floor the gas to gain speed. This is extremely dangerous. I could have been t- boned or hit from behind if there was traffic on the street.”
NHTSA complaint #11204635, filed 2019-04, 9,000 miles“When making right turns, my car suddenly stops accelerating for a few seconds. This usually happens when either the car is stopped and then I go to turn, or turning at a very low rate of speed around a corner. When I push down on the gas pedal to go, it takes off abruptly or with a surge. This is concerning, especially if a car is following behind me. I also notice it when stopped at a light, going straight also but not nearly as much as when I am making a turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11296800, filed 2020-01, 30,000 miles“## VIN passed ## ## the low fuel light on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport does not illuminate or beep to notify me of low fuel. I was down to almost 10 miles left before I realized I was almost on empty. Dealership has checked codes and told me there are no faulty codes. Now inhave tontake it in again and let them know that it still doesnt work.. I am leaving it on empty so they can see how the light doesnt turn on”
NHTSA complaint #11052877, filed 2017-12, 6,500 miles“It tries to stall or hesitate when making turns I live in chicago and drive in traffic when turning into traffic it seems to hesitate for 2 or 3 sec before acceleration ii am afraid to drive this vehicle in traffic from fear when making a turn I will. Cause a car accident”
NHTSA complaint #11032156, filed 2017-10, 24,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 15 | 7% |
| 2022 | 16 | 8% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 6% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 27 | 5% |
| 2013 | 21 | 3% |
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 24 | 13% |
| 2010 | 21 | 8% |
| 2009 | 51 | 14% |
| 2008 | 52 | 10% |
| 2007 | 58 | 8% |
| 2006 | 20 | 19% |
| 2005 | 44 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 13% |
| 2003 | 24 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE
651 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
166 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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