2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Complaints

View complaints related to 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 1,260 complaints submitted for the 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Baltimore, MD

    When driving vehicle it turns off while driving. It simply cuts off. It has done this at least 3 times already.

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  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Rock Hill, SC

    On interstate 77 in west virginia when vehicle slowed, whent into Beckley, WV. Stopped at Autozone checked oil was OK, check engine light 0018 ( crankshaft position sensor), started to go to Beckley Hyundai about 2 miles away. Engine quit before getting there. Got tow to dealer who said engine seized and needs new motor. (Car has 78,000 miles) Apparently this has happened to a lot of 2017 Santa fe. Hyundai will not pay for repairs. The 3.3L G6DF motor has been discontinued, and rebuilt motors are in short supply, as so many other Santa Fe are waiting for motors. Hyundai had a recall of 2017 Santa Fe built between Jan. 26 - Feb. 13 because of engine failures, but problem appears to be wider than that.

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  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
    - Raleigh, NC

    My car began leaking oil. Hyundai said the oil pan was cracked. They indicated this is not under 100,000 miles/10 year warranty. The issue occurred shortly after they did an oil change. It seems since oil leaks of this type are a safety issue, and the cracked oil pan is a common issue, that it may need to be investigated.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
    - Raleigh, NC

    My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's engine oil light comes on within just a month or two of an oil change. Hyundai service shop told me that my car was possibly burning oil. I learned that this is a common issue with some Hyundai's and Kia's when the vehicles reach around 90,000 miles. Mine began burning oil at around 88,000 miles. I went through what they call the Oil Consumption Test for three months. That resulted in them replacing my engine under warranty, thank goodness. I didn't feel safe for three months knowing that my car was burning oil. It seems this is a common issue that may warrant an investigation and/or possible recall.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Amsterdam, NY

    ABS light, passenger air bag light and skid light came on. Passenger airbag light flashes whenever car is in drive

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  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Midvale, UT

    Paid off my vehicle at the end of 2022. Beginning of 2023, it started knocking. Had it towed to the Dealership and come to find out, the engine needed to be replaced. Well we had them replace it while I tried working with Hyundai. Explained that my 2017 has the 3.3 engine. Only 420 vehicles were recalled. However, mine was not one of them. It’s the exact thing that was happening with the recall vehicles. Now they want to charge me another $11,000 to get it back from the dealership. This is clearly a problem but they won’t assist.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - NEW IBERIA, LA

    After changing my oil, engine started knocking and now car has faulty engine that is very expensive to replace.

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  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Dandridge, TN

    Engine failure, crankshaft sensory did not go off and it will need a brand new engine. Only 94k miles

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    - Lake View, IA

    In June, I was driving my Santa Fe down the highway with my children when it suddenly died. I had no control over the vehicle. There were no warning lights on, my engine temp was not high. I was able to get it off to the side of the road. I found that the oil was almost completely empty even though I have regular oil changes and have had no leaks. I took my vehicle to Vern Eddy on Sioux City, IA, where I originally bought this vehicle. (I bought this new) They confirmed it was the rod bearings. Which is a known manufacturers defect in many of their engines that are being recalled however, not in this particular model so, they are refusing to fix it. I've looked online and seen hundreds of others with this exact engine having the exact same issue. I just want them to fix it. My children could have been seriously injured.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
    - Knoxville, TN

    Engine burns oil at an unnatural rate. Also has issues with bearings that wear out fast and burn more oil.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE