2023 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (61), Power Train (45), Electrical System (37).
Key takeaways
- 215 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 28% |
| Power Train | 45 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 | 17% |
| Engine | 35 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 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%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the horn was inoperable when the horn pad was depressed. The contact stated that the horn was replaced on four separate occasions by the dealer; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and an appointment was sched...
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-27
I was at a stop light, when it turned green I accelerated and the car automatically implemented emergency braking. No one was in front of me. Thank goodness no one was behind me or they would’ve rear-ended me.
Firerelated - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle had caught on fire, however, the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The fire was self-extinguished. A Fire Department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notifie...
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More for the 2023 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.