2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 18 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 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
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1.Fuel did not activate on this hybrid while in stop and go traffic when apparently the battery died. There was plenty of gas in this brand new car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 18 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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Please keep in mind that I am not a mechanic and only a consumer so my specific knowledge of vehicle systems is limited. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Also filed under Service brakes and back over prevention
The cruise control was set at 75 mph and we were driving down the interstate when the engine suddenly lost power and shut off. This happened with no warning and no warning lights activated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-12
Also filed under Engine
I was driving on the 202 at 80 MPH in the HOV lane and was engaging the cruise control. Pretty soon the car started beeping and it was saying something to the affect that I wasn't in control of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-01
Engine
4 of 18 total reports mention: engine.
Lane departure
4 of 18 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing warning and assist.
Service brakes
3 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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2026-03-24Electrical system26V047000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V809000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V047000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V218000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 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.