Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe at 19–23 mpg combined across 9 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 339 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

19–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SANTA FE SPORT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 23V651000 Reported Sep 22, 2023 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 251)
Units affected: 1,649,478 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 21V303000 Reported Apr 28, 2021 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 205)
Units affected: 151,205 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 20V520000 Reported Aug 27, 2020 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 194)
Units affected: 151,205 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch

NHTSA 17V358000 Reported Jun 5, 2017

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 163)
Units affected: 437,400 (estimate)
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Santa Fe AWD	3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/24/20 mpg	$3,350	445
Santa Fe FWD	3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/21 mpg	$3,200	432
Santa Fe Sport AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/24/20 mpg	$3,350	429
Santa Fe Sport AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/25/21 mpg	$3,200	415
Santa Fe Sport FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/26/22 mpg	$3,050	403
Santa Fe Sport FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/23 mpg	$2,900	387
Santa Fe Sport Ultimate FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/26/22 mpg	$3,050	409
Santa Fe Ultimate AWD	3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/22/19 mpg	$3,550	476
Santa Fe Ultimate FWD	3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/23/20 mpg	$3,350	457

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	14.3%	No
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.1%	No
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe owner complaints

Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 19 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	202
Unknown or other	29
Electrical system	28
Service brakes	28
Power train	27
Service brakes, hydraulic	22
Fuel/propulsion system	16
Air bags	10
Exterior lighting	10
Steering	10

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

Hyundai Santa Fe by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Santa Fe	21–36 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 Santa Fe	21–36 mpg	4	58	5/5
2025 Santa Fe	22–36 mpg	5	240	4/5
2024 Santa Fe	22–36 mpg	7	191	4/5
2023 Santa Fe	24–34 mpg	2	290	5/5
2022 Santa Fe	24–34 mpg	8	265	5/5
2021 Santa Fe	24–34 mpg	8	187	5/5
2020 Santa Fe	22–25 mpg	2	218	5/5
2019 Santa Fe	19–25 mpg	3	229	5/5
2018 Santa Fe	19–24 mpg	5	432	5/5
2017 Santa Fe	19–24 mpg	7	1,327	5/5
2016 Santa Fe	19–23 mpg	3	306	5/5

All Hyundai Santa Fe years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Hyundai models

2015 Hyundai Accent 2015 Hyundai Azera 2015 Hyundai Elantra 2015 Hyundai Equus 2015 Hyundai Genesis 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2015 Hyundai Tucson 2015 Hyundai Veloster

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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