2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing horn.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 21 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
My horn isn't working as designed but when I push on steering wheel feels like it's cracking or breaking behind it. My front axels from factory were out of balance causing a vehicle vibration from 80+km/hr.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-14
Also filed under Air bags and suspension
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 21 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Visibility/wiper
2 of 21 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · 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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2023-05-16Trailer 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V816000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V181000 · Trailer hitches
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN 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 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid have?
- 2 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.