2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety 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 Plug-IN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 62,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitchesPark 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.
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.
Seat belts:front; seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
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 is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid. Purchased new in January 2024. It currently has 40,087 miles. My wife and I were traveling were traveling at the posted speed limit when we heard a loud bank. The operation of the vehicle was not effected. Upon inspection, we saw the the glass…
The fuel range calculation is often very wrong in our plug in hybrid. This issue has been brought to the attention of the manufacturer and dealer with no results but pointing at the other organizations. With a full fuel tank the gasoline range should be about 387 miles. Often the computer will show…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the sunroof exploded outward without warning or impact, leaving the shattered glass rattling. There were no reported injuries. A local dealer was contacted but stated that they did not perform glass…
While on the highway my car lost power, gradually slowing down to a stall. I was able to safely park on the side of the road. I got the car to a nearby dealership that kept it for 10 days. The dealership said that the problem was code P2118 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current…
While operating the vehicle, the cruise control turns off without any warning. The warning messages that come up only after the cruise control is turned off by the vehicle state "Smart cruise conditions not met" and "forward safety system disabled. Radar blocked". This disables the vehicle from…
Other Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid years
← 2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 2 |
| 2022 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 27 | 5 |
| 2021 Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
See all Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.