The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 739,810 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V3030002021-04-28151,205 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V5200002020-08-27151,205 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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 Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected…
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
38
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
6
1crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
2fires
STEERING
4
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
2fires
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
Total complaints104
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fhw garage used car dealer [xxx], sold this hyundai santa fe 2015 knowing the vehicle is defective. It stalls and stops in the middle of the road in high traffic. This hyundai santa fe 2015 lock up the steering wheel, lock up the breaks, lock up the gas. It stalls and stops without warning then…”
“Fhw garage used car dealer [xxx], sold this hyundai santa fe 2015 knowing the vehicle is defective. It stalls and stops in the middle of the road in high traffic. This hyundai santa fe 2015 lock up the steering wheel, lock up the breaks, lock up the gas. It stalls and stops without warning then…”
“Fhw garage used car dealer [xxx], sold this hyundai santa fe 2015 knowing the vehicle is defective. It stalls and stops in the middle of the road in high traffic. This hyundai santa fe 2015 lock up the steering wheel, lock up the breaks, lock up the gas. It stalls and stops without warning then…”
“On 4/25/2026 I lost power on business freeway an orange light flash on along with whining noise I had to steer to right side shoulder for safety. Had it towed to dealership on 4/27/2026 they informed me 3 days later on 4/30/2026 that my car overheated. My car never overheated no smell of coolant…”
“Engine failed while driving down the road, car was looked at by two mechanics with no known reason for engine failure so car was took to hyundai of murfreesboro for diagnostic testing and was there for a total of 12 days for inspection, in which during that time I as asked to submit maintenance…”
“The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe sport. While the owner was driving approximately 70 mph, the engine started making a knocking sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver called the contact and was advised to pull over to the side of the road and turn off the…”
“The contact owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the check engine warning light started flashing, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a…”
“The contact owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a blown engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the warranty service was…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
InvestigationDP22003 Opened 2022-09-12 · closed 2023-12-12
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as of
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