2023 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (59), Power Train (44), Electrical System (36).
Key takeaways
- 207 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 59 | 29% |
| Power Train | 44 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 17% |
| Engine | 35 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-06
I own a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD equipped with the 2.5L turbo engine and 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. At approximately 39,900 miles, the check-engine light illuminated. Hyundai Bluelink diagnostics reported powertrain/TCU diagnostic trouble code P1C2D03, identified as a high-pressure electric oil ...
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-03
Collision warning sensor alarm randomly comes on my dash and my car slams on the breaks. Very dangerous, I’m scared to drive down the highway going 60mph. 80,109 miles 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. I have not brought it in to a Hyundai dealership because they want a diagnosis fee and everything else. Hyundai should fix it. Th...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-27
Horn stopped working
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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.