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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Body & Structure Problems

7 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2025Dec 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2018

Sunroof exploded driving at speed limit on freeway,dry,clear,no snow,no vehicles near,esp in front of vehicle.loud bang,thought tire blew out,pulled over,saw roof glass broken.wind screen was forward,so no glass particles rained down,but this is safety hazard as l often drive my children & grandchildren in this vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11164077
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the tailgate and the hood unintendedly lowered after being raised and struck the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11699911
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Apr 2023

While just entering the freeway my hood flew open at approximately 65-70 MPH, hit and broke the windshield, causing me to run off the road. The vehicle exhibited no prior indications that the hood could fly up.

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NHTSA #: 11517504
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while she was parked in her driveway, she was at the back of the vehicle and had lifted the lift gate to place items in the back when the lift gate inadvertently came down on the contact's neck. The contact was trapped by the liftgate and struggled to pull her head out.

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NHTSA #: 11512865
mediumSTRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2017

The "check engine light" indicator turned on, and there was a recognizable failure in engine when srtarting. Took it back to dealerand took nearlya month to find the inconvinience and two weeks to fix it. They call me back to annuonce me it was ready and by the time I was reciving I noticed the air conditionar not functioning at all.

NHTSA #: 10985617
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2025

The back passenger door will not open from outside or inside (driver side) which is safety issue that needs to be recalled immediately.

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NHTSA #: 11638130
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2022

The back hatch does not stay up when you open it falls down with no warning

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NHTSA #: 11482596

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