2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 87 |
| 2026 | 11 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
33% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle has gone into a limp mode unexpectedly while driving on the highway at 60+ mph. The car immediately stopped driving and went into limp mode and cannot go over 30 mph. It was taken to a service dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
Also filed under POWER TRAIN
30% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.
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Less than 10 month old Santa Fe Calligraphy suddenly started flashing warning signs like Check Drivers Assistance System, Check Headlight LED, Check door assistance system.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260722
25% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 22 distinct reports on file.
25% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
My wife was parking our vehicle near the front of our home, simply rolling forward toward the car in front of her to complete parking on the left side of the street when the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250912
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and AIR BAGS
23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G.
Campaign 25V809000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288.
Campaign 25V808000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V218000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V809000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V808000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V218000 (seat belts) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2025 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 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.