How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2017 Santa Fe Sport have?

NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport, which is 11% of its 350 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,450 miles.

How does 2017 compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for this issue?

2017 has 40 complaints and an 11% share, higher than 2013 (11 complaints, 6%), 2014 (13, 8%), 2015 (7, 9%), 2016 (3, 4%), and 2018 (18, 6%).

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these complaints?

The data lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for this problem area on the 2017 Santa Fe Sport.

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 11% of its 350 total complaints, the highest share among the years shown. Median mileage at failure was 2,450 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 40; 11% of 350
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hesitation or a pause when accelerating from a stop, especially when turning into or across traffic.
Some describe the traction control light blinking while the engine and drivetrain seem to stall for a few seconds before power returns abruptly.
Owners note the hesitation is more pronounced in Eco or regular drive mode than in Sport mode.
One owner reported excessive engine braking and repeated double downshifts while going downhill with cruise control engaged.
Another described shaking and jerking at 50 mph on a steep uphill grade that dealership sensor resets did not fix.

When 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2017, latest Sep 11, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2017 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year

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

201311 (6%)
201413 (8%)
20157 (9%)
20163 (4%)
201740 (11%)
201818 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2017 Santa Fe Sport have?: NHTSA lists 40 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport, which is 11% of its 350 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Santa Fe Sport transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,450 miles.
How does 2017 compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for this issue?: 2017 has 40 complaints and an 11% share, higher than 2013 (11 complaints, 6%), 2014 (13, 8%), 2015 (7, 9%), 2016 (3, 4%), and 2018 (18, 6%).
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these complaints?: The data lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for this problem area on the 2017 Santa Fe Sport.