2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 61 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, 6% of that year's 966 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles. Two crashes and one fire are logged in this category, but no related recall is listed.
- Fuel System complaints
- 61
- 6% of 966
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a hesitation of one to two seconds when accelerating from a stop or a slow turn, followed by a sudden surge of power.
- Some describe the engine revving to high RPM without a matching increase in road speed, especially when pulling out from a stop or merging.
- Several drivers say the vehicle stalled or momentarily lost power mid-turn, creating a rear-end collision risk with vehicles behind them.
- At least one owner reported the hesitation-then-surge pattern ended in a crash, describing the vehicle surging into a stopped position after a turn.
- One owner noted the fuel gauge dropping noticeably faster than expected alongside the hesitation issue.
When 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 1, 2017, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- NHTSA lists 61 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Santa Fe, which is 6% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Santa Fe fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint category.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 10,000 miles.
- Did any 2017 Santa Fe fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
- Yes. NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with fuel system complaints for this model year.