How common are engine problems in the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for this model year, making up 65% of the 69 total complaints filed for the 2016 Santa Fe Sport.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine?

This dataset shows no related recall listed for the engine problem area, though some sample complaints reference a prior engine-fire recall or service campaign that led to engine replacement.

At what mileage do engine problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints for the 2016 Santa Fe Sport is 105,112.5 miles.

Do engine problems in the 2016 Santa Fe Sport involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 10 fires and 1 injury among the complaints logged for this model year.

How does 2016 compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for engine complaints?

The 65% share of complaints tied to engine problems in 2016 matches 2014, 2017, and 2018, all also at 65%, while 2013 and 2015 were lower at 60% and 56%.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 45 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 65% of all complaints filed for this model year. Ten of those complaints involved fires, and median mileage at failure was 105,112.5 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Engine complaints: 45; 65% of 69
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 105,113 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report engine compartment fires occurring both while driving and after the vehicle was parked and shut off, with several described as total losses.
Some owners report sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speed, sometimes with the check engine, battery, and oil warning lights on before smoke appeared from under the hood.
A few owners report engine vibration or failure to accelerate properly, in one case traced to a faulty engine wiring harness.
One owner reported that after a prior engine replacement related to a fire recall/service campaign, the engine developed new performance problems roughly 10,000 miles and 14 months later.
One owner reported a fuel line issue after an engine replacement, where a one-time-use fuel line was not replaced, leaking fuel that ignited near the exhaust.

When 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2018, latest Sep 8, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2013118 (60%)
2014105 (65%)
201546 (56%)
201645 (65%)
2017227 (65%)
2018209 (65%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?: NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for this model year, making up 65% of the 69 total complaints filed for the 2016 Santa Fe Sport.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine?: This dataset shows no related recall listed for the engine problem area, though some sample complaints reference a prior engine-fire recall or service campaign that led to engine replacement.
At what mileage do engine problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints for the 2016 Santa Fe Sport is 105,112.5 miles.
Do engine problems in the 2016 Santa Fe Sport involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 10 fires and 1 injury among the complaints logged for this model year.
How does 2016 compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for engine complaints?: The 65% share of complaints tied to engine problems in 2016 matches 2014, 2017, and 2018, all also at 65%, while 2013 and 2015 were lower at 60% and 56%.