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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Cruise Control Problems

30 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

30
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2020Dec 2016
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (30)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jul 2025

The turbocharger failed on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. It is still on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. The turbo failure caused a severe loss of engine power, making acceleration dangerously slow and unpredictable, especially when merging onto highways or passing vehicles.

NHTSA #: 11673630
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: May 2024

The traction control system engages too frequently and makes the vehicle unable to accelerate and far too long to disengage, endangering my family during right turns onto lanes with traffic. the traction control system will engage even when there is no loss of traction, only a moderate acceleration with some turn angle.

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NHTSA #: 11588005
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

A knocking noise from the engine that increases in frequency as the engine RPM increases. Reduced power and/or hesitation and vibration. Illumination of the “check engine” light in the instrument cluster.

NHTSA #: 11534885
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FIRERELATED
FireFiled: Nov 2022

Vehicle spontaneously caught on fire in the engine compartment while driving in a parking lot. Within 30 minutes, the vehicle was incinerated down to the frame. Prior to this incident, a warning had flashed on the message center that the adaptive cruise control system was being disabled.

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NHTSA #: 11495357
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

I was driving from kellogg, mn to winona, mn and I stopped at lark toys. While joining mn highway 61, turning right I had to accelerate. I was in sport mode and vehicle accelerated and almost stopped.

NHTSA #: 11256056
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2018

Vehicle almost stalled when accelerating from a slow speeds. This happened several times in the past especially when taking turns . Dangerous when trying to merge onto traffic lanes .

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NHTSA #: 11143418
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2018

The vehicle from time to time about once a week stalls while accelerating, it happened so far while doing a left turn on local streets. This is very dangerous and can cause an accident

NHTSA #: 11079558
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2017

It tries to stall or hesitate when making turns I live in chicago and drive in traffic when turning into traffic it seems to hesitate for 2 or 3 sec before acceleration ii am afraid to drive this vehicle in traffic from fear when making a turn I will. Cause a car accident

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NHTSA #: 11032156
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2017

With exceleration into oncoming traffic has about a 2-3 second pause and also when passing. Has almost caused me several t bone accidents. When taking out from somewhere the vehicle has set and cooled it takes about 5 seconds to reach appropriate speed.

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NHTSA #: 11022946
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2017

Smart cruise control fails to brake intermittently. It is designed to match speed with the car in front of it. It usually works fine, unless another vehicle cuts in front, even if there is enough time to brake.

NHTSA #: 11021448
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2017

I no longer own the described vehicle but want to report a safety issue with the vehicle. I had advised hyundai consumer affairs analyst, central/ca raynisha m. And was assigned a case number 10184122.

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NHTSA #: 11003950
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: May 2017

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's husband was making a left turn at 10 MPH, the vehicle failed to gain speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Another vehicle traveling from the opposite direction struck the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 10991346
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal became inoperable when depressed and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a unknown warning light illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11516337
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2023

My engine had been using oil at a very fast rate and I was just told that hyundai consume a lot of oil. I have had this car since 77k miles and have issues ever since I bought it. At first I had issues with it not accelerating on the interstate and then it would randomly stop while I was driving, almost like a car hiccup.

NHTSA #: 11514723
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle operated appropriately until half way through the drive.

NHTSA #: 11471449
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2020

While driving my 2017 hyundai santa fe sport 2.0t to enter the freeway, the car would not accelerate normally. It started to shake and felt like the engine was "misfiring" after several minutes, I was able to get up to 60mph. I tried taking my foot off of the accelerator and pressing it again but it would only lose speed and then I'd have to work my way up to 60 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11373894
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

The engine seized due to an issue with the oil plug and another part, leading to a lack of oil in the system. The vehicle is currently with Hyundai and available for inspection upon request. How Safety Was Put at Risk: While driving on the highway, I suddenly lost acceleration (below 40mphs).

NHTSA #: 11627525
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2021

I own a hyundai 2017 santa fe. I, my husband, and my daughter are experiencing (from the time of purchase & reported to the hyundai dealer) a serious & dangerous lag with acceleration. This has happened numerous times, the car hesitates badly when coming out of turns and attempting to accelerate...just short of coming to a stop.

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NHTSA #: 11397732
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

While turning right out of a parking lot onto a two lane road, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating for 3-5 seconds as a truck was bearing down on us. The position of the gas pedal made no difference. The engine was running at an idle with zero response from pedal input.

NHTSA #: 11268117
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle lost acceleration while making a left turn. The contact continually depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not accelerate forward.

NHTSA #: 11081906
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2017

Purchased new 7/172017 santa fe ultimate 2.0t. This SUV does not accelerate and lags on an intermittent basis happens at a lower speed and from a stop. Very dangerous when making a turns and entering freeway or traffic cicles (roundabouts) when depressing accelerator and your vehicle slowly moves forward and fails to accelerate to the required speed you are requesting for a second or more.

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NHTSA #: 11033371
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Apr 2017

Vehicle does not respond to acceleration. Engine makes a roaring sound, however the rpms have minimal increase. This hesitation happens when passing, and when coming out of a turn or from a stop.

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NHTSA #: 10980787
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2016

While driving our 2017 hyndai santa fe on interstate 64 with the cruise control set at 65 MPH the transmission will down shift to 5th and then 4th and then 3rd gear with the RPM almost red lining. This is while going down a slight downgrade. I've been having to use the manual mode to shift back up to 6th gear.

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NHTSA #: 10908323
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2016

When depressing the accelerator at speeds less than about 10mph, the vehicle has a very significant hesitation - about 2 seconds when the vehicle is completely non-responsive. Happens every time at low speed turns, and is dangerous with vehicles behind.

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NHTSA #: 10875498
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jun 2016

The car appears to hesitate upon acceleration from a low speed, most noticeably coming out of turns. The hesitation is random and jerks the car forward and back. I took in for service and they say no fix is available.

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NHTSA #: 10874645
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2025

Twice my car's gear shifter went from Drive to the right hand side of the gear box. 90% or more of the power cut out immediately creating a massive safety issue. In both instances, I was pulling into traffic after making complete stops at stop signs.

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NHTSA #: 11676101
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jan 2020

When making right turns, my car suddenly stops accelerating for a few seconds. This usually happens when either the car is stopped and then I go to turn, or turning at a very low rate of speed around a corner. When I push down on the gas pedal to go, it takes off abruptly or with a surge.

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NHTSA #: 11296800
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2018

The digital speedometer disappeared and the software functionality to enable it also disappeared while driving on a street.

NHTSA #: 11073369
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2017

My brand new 2017 santa fe limited hesitates badly when coming out of turns at a slow speed and attempting to accelerate...just short of coming to a stop. It also occurs when vehicle is at a stop then I step on the accelerator.

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NHTSA #: 11015836
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Dec 2016

Pulled into parking space in a parking lot very slowly. Vehicle was almost parked.steering wheel was turned to the left. Vehicle suddenly accelerated, continued to rev and would not stop right away with multiple applications of the brake.

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NHTSA #: 10937587

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