Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid (2022–2023). The 2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
47
Recalls
5
Model years
2
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

272022202023
NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

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 Plug-IN Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid — 27 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (20 complaints).

Every Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid201002Electrical System
2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid272005Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    12 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    11 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202220242025
Complaints about the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 24V879000Nov 21, 2024226,118 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V181000Mar 17, 2023584,784 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V028000Jan 25, 2023326 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V816000Oct 31, 202214,933 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Recall 21V00K000Dec 28, 2021714 vehiclesModel years 2022

    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

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