2023 Hyundai Santa FE
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 308 |
| 2004 | 303 |
| 2005 | 216 |
| 2006 | 106 |
| 2007 | 683 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 358 |
| 2010 | 258 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 353 |
| 2013 | 605 |
| 2014 | 493 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 235 |
| 2017 | 957 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 194 |
| 2020 | 204 |
| 2021 | 165 |
| 2022 | 196 |
| 2023 | 205 |
| 2024 | 140 |
| 2025 | 127 |
| 2026 | 32 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
21% of complaints: power train — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While parking my 2023 Hyundai Sante Fe, I hard pressed the break and pushed the Park button. The engine revved up and the vehicle took off instead of going into park; smashing into a building. The parking block was 6ft from the building.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240206
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled and decelerated to 25 MPH as several warning lights flashed on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230714
This complaint concerns a serious, unresolved powertrain/propulsion safety defect in my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260810
20% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Forward collision warning system engaged unexpectedly, braked hard to the point of smelling burnt tires. No collision imminent. Normal driving conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220903
17% of complaints: engine — 35 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
I was driving, and the SUV all of a sudden lost power. I was trying to press harder on the gas pedal to keep up with the traffic, but the SUV was stalling.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260805
17% of complaints: electrical system — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.
CRASH FIRE12% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While parking, the brakes failed. Although the brake pedal was correctly and completely depressed the car failed to stop until it hit the building causing damage to structure and injuries occurred to passengers.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231216
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 23V181000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Hyundai Santa FE — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (44 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (42 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V181000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.