2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
8 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-09
Also filed under Power train
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Power train
7 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Seat belts
2 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
Visual Red Triangle code illuminated on the instrument cluster with the number 1 on the side of it. I used my OBD2 reader (Blue Driver) to retrieve the 8 AIR BAG codes. They were B1511 ,B1513, B1378, B1382, B1346, B1481, B14AE, B2618.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-13
Also filed under Air bags and seats
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2022-12-14Seat belts22V816000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-05-16Trailer hitches23V181000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an...
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge.
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2025-01-14Back over prevention24V879000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V816000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V181000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 24V879000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.