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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

2013–2017 only

1,100 classified complaints 8 recalls

2013–2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models have 1,100 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 85,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Santa Fe Sport report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2013–2017

2018–2018

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2017 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 263 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 172 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 121 complaints

Median onset: 61,499 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 93 complaints

Median onset: 5,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 77 complaints

Median onset: 59,323 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 59 complaints

Median onset: 62,417 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 39 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 36 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2017 model years. See the full Hyundai Santa Fe Sport report for every year and full specs/safety data.