2016 Hyundai Santa Fe problems

Santa Fe vs. Santa Fe Sport: for 2013–2018 Hyundai sold the three-row Santa Fe and the two-row Santa Fe Sport as separate models, and NHTSA and CarComplaints.com list them separately. These pages cover the three-row Santa Fe only; some recalls also apply to the Santa Fe Sport, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Sources: NHTSA model list, 2015 Hyundai, NHTSA recalls API, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Common wear & failures

• Engine failure
• Sunroof exploded
• Up down shifting with cruise engaged

Safety recalls

• Recall 22V056000: Control Unit/Module
• Recall 17V358000: Latch
• Recall 16V145000: Warning Light/Devices

Showing up to 6 sourced items for this year. Check your exact VIN for all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Page last updated 2026-10-26.