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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE AWD is a 290-hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $32,550 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Santa Fe measures 193.1 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,178 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,550
MSRP with Destination$33,500
Destination Charge$950
Engine
Engine TypeLambda II G6DH 3.3L GDI DOHC V6, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated
Horsepower290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 24-valve with Dual-CVVT
Bore and Stroke92 x 83.8
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in
Wheels Rear18 in
Tires Front235/60R18
Tires Rear235/60R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.1 in
Width74.2 in
Height66.5 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Front Track64.1 in
Rear Track64.5 in
Ground Clearance7.3 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,178 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear39.4 in
Legroom Front41.3 in
Legroom Rear40.4 in
Shoulder Room Front59.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.3 in
Hip Room Front56.7 in
Hip Room Rear55.4 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD).

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 3, 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Park outside

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

NHTSA campaign 22V056000

Sep 20, 2017 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

Consequence: The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.

NHTSA campaign 17V578000

Jun 5, 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

NHTSA campaign 17V358000

Mar 6, 2017 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence: An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.

NHTSA campaign 17V142000

Nov 21, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.

NHTSA campaign 16V842000

Mar 10, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

NHTSA campaign 16V145000

970 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE

Owner Complaints

970 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE (14 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine650
Power Train166
Unknown Or Other93
Electrical System69
Fuel/Propulsion System60
Service Brakes59
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 15, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“On [XXX], Laguna Niguel Hyundai performed Service Campaign 9C2 (ECU software update for Theta II emissions improvement, Hyundai TSB 26-01-013H) on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Immediately after the…”
Oct 13, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“On XXX, [XXX] Hyundai performed Service Campaign 9C2 (ECU software update for Theta II emissions improvement, Hyundai TSB 26-01-013H) on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Immediately after the update…”
Sep 29, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“Was driving down road car went into limp mode about caused a big wreck, check engine was flashing and heard a loud noise as I was trying to get to safety. Had the car scanned and was for code p1326…”
Sep 27, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“Immediately following the mandatory Hyundai Servie Campaign Update 9C2-ECU THETA 11my vehicle began exhibiting severe hesitation, very rough idling, jerking at slow speeds and when gear changes…”
Sep 20, 2026 · Power Train, Engine
“Component/System Failed: Engine assembly (Theta II 2.4L GDI) and Exhaust/Catalytic Converter. Description: The vehicle suffered a failure associated with the known Theta II engine defects. Engine oil…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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