2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Driving vehicle on surface street, engine would not accelerate past 3000 RPM. No immediate codes or warnings, backed off gas pedal and went to accelerate again. This time many warnings illuminated. Second report from myself for same issue. Wife has had the vehicle in for same problem 4 times, last time was last week.

   NHTSA complaint #11769868 · source
2. Filed Oct 2, 2026FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle lost all acceleration, as if it were in Neutral. 3rd time this has happened in 14 months of ownership. Fault code generated in one instance, no fault found by dealer maintenance 2 other occasions

   NHTSA complaint #11768535 · source
3. Filed Oct 1, 2026VAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The vehicle repeatedly loses motive power while being driven at highway speed. It slows even with the accelerator pressed to the floor, does not shift into higher gears, and drops to 40 to 50 mph. On [XXX], the vehicle lost power at highway speed while I was driving. I had to stop on the shoulder of the hwy. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed to the dealer. The dealer opened R.O. No. [XXX] on 9-3, recording mileage in of 23,595. It inspected the vehicle and…

   NHTSA complaint #11768315 · source
4. Filed Sep 28, 2026SCFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid September 1, 2025. On June 24, 2026, I was driving on the interstate to work when my acceleration quickly dropped out and I wasn't able to go more than 30 MPH. This was terrifying to happen! I wasn't able to make it to an exit and had to pull off on the side of the interstate and await a tow. I took it to the dealership I purchased it from. Documentation stated that a fault code DTC P019100 (fuel rail pressure sensor)…

   NHTSA complaint #11767373 · source
5. Filed Sep 14, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   **What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection?** The vehicle's electrical/power system failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. This is the fourth occurrence of this failure. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership and available for inspection. **How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?** The power failure occurred while driving on a busy road. The driver struggled to safely maneuver the vehicle (executing a…

   NHTSA complaint #11764110 · source
6. Filed Sep 2, 2026NVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power on the highway and would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph despite accelerator input. There were no warning lights or check-engine light. The condition created a safety hazard because the vehicle could not maintain normal traffic speed. Hyundai dealer has been unable to determine the cause on other vehicles with the same problem, and was trying to discourage me from reporting this. They also said that they'd keep…

   NHTSA complaint #11761734 · source
7. Filed Aug 31, 2026INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I've had this vehicle for 13 months, and it has roughly 13K miles on it. Since 7/3/26, it has been in the service department at Hyundai of Noblesville on three separate occasions. This all started on 7/3/26 when we were driving on the interstate and out of nowhere the vehicle lost critical power and would not go more than 20 MPH. There was some kind of warning message that momentarily popped up but then disappeared. We were so rattled, we didn't get a chance to take notice…

   NHTSA complaint #11760870 · source
8. Filed Aug 28, 2026WVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   When traveling home from work 8/27/26, my cruise control shut off and my car immediately went into “limp” mode. This almost caused me to get into an accident with a tractor trailer, in which, I may not have survived. Immediately pulled over and tried to find out what had caused this and how to get it fixed. Nothing worked to get it out of “limp” mode. There were no warning lights or messages, except LV3. Which was a completely different issue. This issue I was able to…

   NHTSA complaint #11760351 · source
9. Filed Aug 23, 2026VAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Our family was driving on the highway at 55mph (I-495 in Alexandria, VA), the car instantly began to decelerate, despite having my foot completely on the accelerator and we had to limp over to the side of the road onto the shoulder. We had to wait multiple times for the hybrid motor to re-power itself to get off an exit at 10-15 mph. The car is now in "limp mode" and will not drive above 35 mph. This is the 4th time that we have had the same issue occur. Hyundai has provided…

   NHTSA complaint #11758911 · source
10. Filed Aug 10, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    On XXX, at approximately 6:30 PM, my wife was driving our 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid on [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion power. It would not accelerate past approximately 55 mph. With the accelerator pedal pressed fully to the floor, the vehicle did not gain speed. I drove the vehicle myself the same day, immediately after she arrived home, to verify the problem, and I reproduced the identical condition. The vehicle accelerates normally from a stop, but at…

    NHTSA complaint #11755812 · source
11. Filed Jul 27, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    1. The SUV experiences complete power loss and goes into limp mode. Have been in nearly 3 accidents on highways with a vehicle that goes from 65 to 35 with no warning and then cannot accelerate or gain speed. 2. Battery, out of no where, goes from 3/4 full to 1 or 2 bars. 3. Extreme shaking of the vehicle while driving and at rest. 4. Vehicle is less than a year old and has been in for the same issue 4x. Currently with dealership since 6 July with no communication despite…

    NHTSA complaint #11752967 · source
12. Filed Jun 1, 2026NVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    While driving on the freeway at approx 65mph, the car suddenly starting de-celerating and forced me to pull over to emergency shoulder/lane and try to determine the cause. The car is a "Hybrid" and the dashboard stated to put car in Park and Idle the Engine over 2000rpm to charge up the Battery. ( i still don't know which Battery they were speaking of...Engine Battery or Hybrid Battery) I sat there Idling the Engine for 15 minutes and slowly proceeded to get off the freeway…

    NHTSA complaint #11741374 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology