Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 260 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid (2021–2026). The 2025 Santa FE Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.
- Complaints
- 260
- Recalls
- 10
- Model years
- 6
- Worst year
- 2025
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 95 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Engine
- 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 57 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine
- 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 35 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 37 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Engine
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (20 complaints).
Every Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE Hybrid | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2025 Santa FE Hybrid | 95 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | Engine |
| 2024 Santa FE Hybrid | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Santa FE Hybrid | 57 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Engine |
| 2022 Santa FE Hybrid | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2021 Santa FE Hybrid | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Engine |
Most common Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problem areas (all years)
- Engine90 complaints
- Electrical System66 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain64 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech54 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion52 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control39 complaints
- Brakes11 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers9 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts8 complaints
- Body & Structure8 complaints
Complaint trend
Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Risk: An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Other Hyundai models
- Hyundai Sonata5,929 complaints
- Hyundai Tucson4,541 complaints
- Hyundai Santa FE3,596 complaints
- Hyundai Elantra3,565 complaints
- Hyundai Palisade2,440 complaints
- Hyundai Ioniq 51,340 complaints
- Hyundai Santa FE Sport901 complaints
- Hyundai Kona781 complaints
- Hyundai Veloster774 complaints
- Hyundai Accent485 complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology