2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 1,326 owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 19 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 1,326
- Crashes / fires reported
- 19 / 30
- EPA combined
- 19–24 MPG
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 3, 2022 · NHTSA 22V056000+
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 multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Engine and Engine CoolingSep 20, 2017 · NHTSA 17V578000+
Risk: The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
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.
Seat BeltsJun 5, 2017 · NHTSA 17V365000+
Risk: If the bolt was not sufficiently tightened, driver's seat belt may come unanchored in a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will verify that the driver's seatbelt anchor is properly secured, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 165.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
TiresMar 6, 2017 · NHTSA 17V142000+
Risk: An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Electrical SystemNov 21, 2016 · NHTSA 16V842000+
Risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Seat BeltsMar 10, 2016 · NHTSA 16V145000+
Risk: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine857
- Power Train208
- Unknown or Other129
- Service Brakes114
- Fuel/Propulsion System87
- Electrical System85
- Vehicle Speed Control83
- Hydraulic65
2017 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) | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Santa Fe Sport FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe Sport AWD | 2.4 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 3.3 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe Sport Ultimate AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 3.3 L 6 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the service brakes, hydraulic (Feb 3, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 1,326 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (857), power train (208), unknown or other (129).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19 to 24 MPG combined (best version: 21 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.