2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 67owner reports
- 88,013median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 11, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
233 of the 351 complaints on this car are about the engine. 67 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 67 reports
Misfire on other Santa Fe Sport years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (12 reports), the catalytic converter (5 reports) and the spark plugs (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Santa Fe Sport
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V-061.
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed may 10, 2019, led to recall 18V-907.
What owners paid
6 of the 67 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,000 to $5,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 62,000 and 110,000 miles, from the 50 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 12 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
8 more on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport page.
What owners wrote
“Engine burns over 10th of oil every 5000 miles. Also has a constant check engine light due to misfire on 4th cylinder”
Filed Jan 8, 2023 · 5,000 miles
“Excessive oil burning. Cracked exhaust valve leading to rough idle and check engine light. Requires a new engine that Hyundai claims isnât covered under warranty at 85,000 miles.”
Filed Mar 14, 2022 · 85,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 67 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Burns oil or oil level rises 79 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 74 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 59 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 55 reports