Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | −17% | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2025 | 103 | 4.3× | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2024 | 36 | 1.6× | 4 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2023 | 58 | 2.1× | 1 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2022 | 37 | — | 4 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2021 | 20 | — | 3 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Santa Fe Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems
Latest Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
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.
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.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026.
Back over prevention › Display function
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.
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.
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
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.
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.
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid should you avoid?
2025, 2023 and 2024 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Santa Fe Hybrid years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2025.
What are the most common Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (94), electrical system (73) and transmission & drivetrain (70). Engine complaints peak in the 2025 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid had?
10 recalls across 2021–2026. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.