How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Santa Fe, which is 9% of the 236 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on this model year.

At what mileage do 2016 Santa Fe transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,109 miles.

How does the 2016 Santa Fe compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2016 Santa Fe's share of 9% is lower than the 2017 model's 17% and the 2021 model's 30%, but similar to 2013, 2014, and 2015.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, 9% of all 236 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 50,109 miles. No related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 9% of 236
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 50,109 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles reported shifting into reverse instead of the selected gear, or slipping from park into reverse unexpectedly, sometimes while the driver was outside the car.
Owners described hesitation, jerking, or an unexpected downshift feeling during acceleration or highway driving.
Some reported the transfer case failing with noise and vibration, raising concern about the drive shaft coming loose.
A loud snapping noise while driving was linked to a transmission that dealers said needed full replacement.
One owner reported the vehicle getting stuck in 4th gear after accelerating from a stop sign.

When 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2016, latest Sep 4, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2016 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

2010109 (42%)
201121 (12%)
201224 (7%)
201352 (9%)
201436 (7%)
201522 (9%)
201621 (9%)
2017163 (17%)
201810 (9%)
201935 (18%)
202026 (12%)
202150 (30%)
202257 (29%)
202344 (21%)
202442 (28%)
202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Santa Fe, which is 9% of the 236 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on this model year.
At what mileage do 2016 Santa Fe transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,109 miles.
How does the 2016 Santa Fe compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2016 Santa Fe's share of 9% is lower than the 2017 model's 17% and the 2021 model's 30%, but similar to 2013, 2014, and 2015.