2021 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Power Train (51), Unknown Or Other (41), Engine (38).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 51 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 | 24% |
| Engine | 38 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Visibility | 7 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System,lane Departure - filed 2026-11-01
My 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SE (VIN: [XXX]), with approximately 93,000 miles, has repeatedly experienced a dangerous loss of acceleration while driving at highway speeds of approximately 60 mph. When I press the gas pedal, the vehicle fails to accelerate, making it difficult to merge, pass, or respond safely to traffic. T...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-01
For approximately the past year, my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, currently with about 23,000 miles, has experienced intermittent engine and fuel-system problems. During start-up, the vehicle sometimes makes an abnormal rattling/cranking noise, followed by noticeable engine and vehicle vibration. Warning lights may appear, a...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted pixelated image on the screen. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact dis...
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More for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.