Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — All Years

Reviewed by the 247VehicleCheck Data Team — automotive data reviewers

We have Hyundai Santa Fe Sport specifications on file for 6 model years, 2013–2018, covering suv trims. Across those years EPA data lists 2 different engines. Combined fuel economy runs from 24 to 29 mpg (UK) depending on year, engine and transmission. 6 of the 6 rated model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating. Select a year below for full engine, fuel economy, dimensions and safety data.

YearEngine(s)FuelMPG (UK)CO₂ g/kmNHTSARecallsComplaints
20182L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline26–292355★5430
20172L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline26–292355★71320
20162L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline24–282405★3305
20152L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline24–282405★4337
20142L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline25–282405★7657
20132L 4-cyl turbo / 2.4L 4-cylRegular Gasoline25–292335★7804

Best and Worst Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Years: What the NHTSA Data Shows

Across the 6 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model years from 2013 to 2018 that have NHTSA data, the typical year has about 544 owner complaints on file. These are the extremes:

Fewest owner complaints

  • 2016 — 305 complaints, 3 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA
  • 2015 — 337 complaints, 4 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA
  • 2018 — 430 complaints, 5 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA

Most owner complaints

  • 2017 — 1,320 complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA
  • 2013 — 804 complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA
  • 2014 — 657 complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and rise with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so treat them as a pointer for what to inspect, not a reliability score. Model years after 2022 are left out because they have had little time to accumulate reports. Always check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Engine History

Engines are those EPA lists for each model year; the MPG (UK) column shows the range across configurations where more than one exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What years is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport covered on this site?

We have data for 6 model years of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, from 2013 to 2018.

What engines does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport come with?

EPA data lists: 2L 4-cyl turbo (2013–2018); 2.4L 4-cyl (2013–2018).

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport year has the best fuel economy?

The 2018 model returns the highest combined MPG (UK) on record here, at 29 mpg on its most efficient configuration.

Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have a 5-star NHTSA safety rating?

Yes — the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating on record here.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model years have the most recalls and complaints?

The 2013 model year has the most NHTSA recall campaigns on record (7), and the 2017 has the most owner complaints (1,320). Counts are from NHTSA as of 6 October 2026 and change over time; complaints are unverified owner reports.

What body style is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is classed as an SUV on this site.

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