2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Santa FE Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (24 complaints, 41%), typically at around 6,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 58owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 41% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 12% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | 23,824 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle came to a complete stop filling cabin with smoke and wouldnt start in a bend on road blocking entrance ramp. Its available for inspection but at dealership. My safety was put at risk for collision as well as health with cabin filling with smoke. The dealer still has vehicle going on 3rd…
I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a structural defect in my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid that I believe poses a safety concern and warrants federal investigation under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.). The vehicle exhibits a…
Own a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and have experienced the following issues over the past year and a half. Beginning after maybe 40,000 miles we pulled out onto a roadway and the engine immediately lost power and started flashing a glaring red warning that the hybrid system was failing and to pull…
One two separate occasions while driving the car has lost the ability to accelerate. There is no acceleration power even when completely flooring the gas pedal. The dash displays a red circle warming that states "Check Hybrid system. Stop Safely". I have had to coast to the side of the road and…
The vehicle will not accelerate and comes to a complete stop while driving. Within days, it displayed âCheck Hybrid System. Stop safelyâ and lost propulsion while driving.
Other Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years
← 2022 Santa FE Hybrid · 2024 Santa FE Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE Hybrid | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 Santa FE Hybrid | 101 | 3 |
| 2024 Santa FE Hybrid | 35 | 4 |
| 2023 | 58 | 1 |
| 2022 Santa FE Hybrid | 37 | 4 |
| 2021 Santa FE Hybrid | 20 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Hybrid model years, the 2023 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.