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
- 211
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 211 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 308 |
| 2004 | 303 |
| 2005 | 216 |
| 2006 | 106 |
| 2007 | 684 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 358 |
| 2010 | 259 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 353 |
| 2013 | 605 |
| 2014 | 493 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 968 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2020 | 213 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 199 |
| 2023 | 211 |
| 2024 | 153 |
| 2025 | 135 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
22% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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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, 2024-02-06
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, 2023-07-14
This complaint concerns a serious, unresolved powertrain/propulsion safety defect in my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10
Forward collision avoidance
21% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Forward collision warning system engaged unexpectedly, braked hard to the point of smelling burnt tires. No collision imminent. Normal driving conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-03
Electrical system
17% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
17% · 35 reportsShow 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, 2026-08-05
Service brakes
12% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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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, 2023-12-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V181000 · Trailer hitches
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- 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 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.