Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 and 134 complaints filed by owners. It has 48% 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.
Own or buying a Hyundai Santa Fe 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2025
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · 2026-04-06
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Consequence
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 25V808000 · 2025-11-21
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · 2025-11-21
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Consequence
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · 2025-10-02
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 25V549000 · 2025-08-26
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
134 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
5 with a crash · 4 injuries
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe 2025
- Electrical system: 28 (21% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 21 (16% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 20 (15% of complaints)
- Tires: 17 (13% of complaints)
- Engine: 13 (10% 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 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- 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.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
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 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2025. 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 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (28 of 134 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 13, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).