2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 339 owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 19 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 339
- Crashes / fires reported
- 10 / 19
- EPA combined
- 19–23 MPG
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 22, 2023 · NHTSA 23V651000+
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Service Brakes, HydraulicApr 28, 2021 · NHTSA 21V303000+
Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 27, 2020 · NHTSA 20V520000+
Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesJun 5, 2017 · NHTSA 17V358000+
Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine202
- Service Brakes52
- Power Train29
- Unknown or Other29
- Electrical System29
- Hydraulic24
- Fuel/Propulsion System16
- Air Bags12
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Santa Fe Ultimate FWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,200 |
| Santa Fe Ultimate AWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the service brakes, hydraulic (Sep 22, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 339 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (202), service brakes (52), power train (29).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19 to 23 MPG combined (best version: 20 city / 27 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.