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 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

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2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-10-31T17:27:57.753Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 102
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2025: 102 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2021	20
2022	37
2023	58
2024	36
2025	102
2026	18
2027	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

31% · 32 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Power train

Fuel/propulsion system

29% · 30 reports

Electrical system

28% · 29 reports

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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, 2026-07-22

Power train

24% · 24 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Vehicle was turned on and in park. I placed my child in the back seat, opened the driver door and was able to enter the vehicle. The car began to roll down the driveway, while in park, and ran me over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-12

Forward collision avoidance

22% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

CRASH

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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, 2025-09-12

Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2025-12-29Air bags25V809000 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.

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2026-01-15Back over prevention25V808000 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.

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2026-05-29Seat belts26V218000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 32 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 30 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V809000 · Air bags
Recall 25V808000 · Back over prevention
Recall 26V218000 · Seat belts

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 31% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.