Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid, across 3 model years (2021–2023). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (27). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 27 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2023 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 21 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 27 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (27), 2023 (21). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid?
Electrical System, with 12 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.