2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has 1 recall and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 23V181000.

How the 2023 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 Santa Fe Hybrid model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

58complaints

1crashes

0fires

2injuries

23,824median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Trailer Hitches

Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · 584,784 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: 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 accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

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

Remedy & notes

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. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine25

Power Train15

Electrical System14

Fuel System13

Unknown or other11

Forward Collision Avoidance10

Vehicle Speed Control7

Lane Departure4

Service Brakes3

Back Over Prevention2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, the latest from Mar 17, 2023 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (25), power train (15), electrical system (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.