2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls and problems

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 3 safety recalls and 358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Urgent: recall 22V-056 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
3
Complaints
358
Crashes / fires
5 / 7
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls

Recall 22V-056: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Feb 3, 2022 · 357,348 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 17V-365: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 5, 2017 · 17,160 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 17V-358: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Jun 5, 2017 · 437,400 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine208
Power Train42
Service Brakes, Hydraulic42
Unknown or Other36
Vehicle Speed Control29
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Electrical System16
Engine and Engine Cooling16
Service Brakes13
Air Bags11
Steering9
Structure8

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 8
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 3
  • Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light — 3
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
  • Electrical System › Software — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Nov 10, 2026
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport when the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and became inoperable. Approximately 220 miles before this incident, I had taken the vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealership for the 9C2 update after receiving a notification from Hyundai by mail. Before that service, the vehicle had been operating without noticeable engine performance problems. Following the breakdown, the dealership identified significant engine damage, including a damaged piston and a high-pressure fuel pump failure. Hyundai has denied a connection…
Air Bags · reported Nov 6, 2026
I own a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with approximately 120,569 miles. The red airbag (SRS) warning light stays illuminated continuously whenever the vehicle is running. This problem has been occurring for an extended period, although I do not remember the exact date it started. A diagnostic scan identified code B134600: "Driver airbag (DAB) resistance too high (1st Stage)." I am concerned that the driver's airbag may fail to deploy properly during an accident, potentially causing serious injury. I contacted Hyundai about the issue and was informed that there is no open recall covering my…
Engine · reported Oct 15, 2026
Started car to reverse out of parking space and it started jerking as I accelerated. Drove jerkily the few blocks I had to go to make it home. Did not drive again but upon starting it the check engine light came on. Contacted Hyundai customer care who told me my car was covered under two extended warranties for a well documented engine failure on this exact vehicle - Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2017. I’ve been researching and Hyundai knows about this problem and it had been through the courts after group legal action was taken. Hyundai refuses to pay for the car they know is a failure to be…
Power Train · reported Oct 15, 2026
After we had the Hyundai 9C2 recall completed a few weeks ago, we immediately had rough shifting in our Hyundai Santa Fe Sport driving off the lot. Problem has continued since, and is most notable after cold start/once the car has sat for an extended period of time. Hyundai has released a Drivability Information on 5/18/26 regarding the known issue, but our Dealership was unaware. The Dealership recommended replacement of the Transmission, despite my explanation that the issue began after the installation of the recall fix.
Engine · reported Oct 14, 2026
This is in reference to the Hyundai 9C2 ECU software update for Theta II engines that have caused my 2017 Santa Fe Sport to hesitate, surge and run poorly the first few minutes after a cold start! I contacted my dealership but they have not offered any resolution as of yet even though Hyundai Corporate is well aware of the problems caused by the 9C2 software upgrade!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: 22V-056 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17V-365 (seat belts), 17V-358 (latches/locks/linkages). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

Owners report engine problems most often (208 reports), followed by power train (42). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,000 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.