Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 and 211 complaints filed by owners. One of them carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning until repaired. It has 19% fewer complaints than the average Hyundai Santa Fe from 2016–2025 (259 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023

Trailer hitch
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · 2023-03-17 !

Owners are advised to park it outside and away from structures until repaired (fire risk).

What happens

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.

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V181000

Complaints from other owners

211 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

11 with a crash · 3 with a fire · 15 injuries

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023

• Powertrain and transmission: 45 (21% of complaints)
• Forward collision avoidance: 36 (17% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 36 (17% of complaints)
• Engine: 35 (17% of complaints)
• Brakes: 23 (11% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe 2023

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
• Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Hyundai Santa Fe recalls by year

• 2016 : 3 recalls · 236 complaints
• 2017 : 6 recalls · 968 complaints
• 2018 : 2 recalls · 109 complaints
• 2019 : 2 recalls · 202 complaints
• 2020 : 2 recalls · 214 complaints
• 2021 : 7 recalls · 166 complaints
• 2022 : 5 recalls · 200 complaints
• 2023 : 1 recalls · 211 complaints
• 2024 : 7 recalls · 153 complaints
• 2025 : 5 recalls · 134 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Santa Fe 2023?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (45 of 211 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.