2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (33), Unknown Or Other (30), Power Train (24).
Key takeaways
- 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 21% |
| Power Train | 24 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 21 | 15% |
| Tires | 17 | 12% |
| Engine | 14 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 6% |
| Seats | 6 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. During an oil change appointment, the dealer informed the contact of Hyundai TSB Number: 25-01-028H-1 (Seat Heater Uni...
Suspension,wheels - filed 2026-10-31
I was driving around 60-65 mph and felt like the left rear wheel was having trouble catching the road. 15-30 seconds later I was put into a spin, did one full revolution before hitting the soft dirt embankment right after the on ramp for 10A on NJ-18 South. When I got out of the car, the left rear wheel looked like it ...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-31
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, which I purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle in April 2026 with approximately 15,000 miles. The vehicle currently has approximately 27,000 miles. While driving on the [XXX], my vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost propulsion. The vehicle...
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More for the 2025 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.