2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,227
- 883 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 624 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 20 reported crashes · 26 injuries · 41 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#268
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
+959
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2015-2019
+929
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
51%
Engine: 624 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
- ENGINE 624
- POWER TRAIN 149
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 85
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 60
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 56
6 recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 22V056000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 16V842000 · 2017 · TRAILER HITCHES If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 17V578000 · 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V358000 · 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged
- NHTSA 17V142000 · 2017 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA has 1,227 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (624 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (624), power train (149), unknown or other (85), electrical system (60). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.