2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

3 recalls, 169 complaints - 4/5 safety rating

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

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 rec... Read more

294,448 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Description

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 t... Read more

258 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

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 requ... Read more

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 bec... Read more

143,472 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

169 total complaints 12 crashes 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	34
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	24
POWER TRAIN	16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15
STEERING	13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
SERVICE BRAKES	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
AIR BAGS	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3

Incident date: Aug 27, 2026

The car suddenly loses acceleration; the engine still runs and revs to ~3,000 RPM. The car can't drive over 35mph; no check engine light at all. The dealer said a high-pressure fuel pump caused it and replaced it under warranty; after 3 days, the same problem happened again. This is extremely danger... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2026

First Incident – XXX Weekend ([XXX]) Accelerating at an on-ramp to a major highway (I-37S) in [XXX], vehicle suddenly lost power. Speed dropped from 60 mph to 45 mph, then 28 mph, in a 65 mph zone during rush hour traffic. No apparent cause: had ¾ tank of fuel, a clean maintenance history, and no... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2026

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the instrument panel went blank. The contact was able to pull over safely after the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V047000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power on the highway and would not accelerate beyond approximately 20 mph despite accelerator input. There were no warning lights or check-engine light. The condition created a safety hazard because the vehicle could not maintain normal traffic speed. ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2026

Incident date: Aug 29, 2026

I've had this vehicle for 13 months, and it has roughly 13K miles on it. Since 7/3/26, it has been in the service department at Hyundai of Noblesville on three separate occasions. This all started on 7/3/26 when we were driving on the interstate and out of nowhere the vehicle lost critical power a... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2026

When traveling home from work 8/27/26, my cruise control shut off and my car immediately went into “limp” mode. This almost caused me to get into an accident with a tractor trailer, in which, I may not have survived. Immediately pulled over and tried to find out what had caused this and how to g... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2026

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

While driving in the evening around 9:00 pm with AC on crash detection lights came on along with other emergency dashboard lights . Speed was limited to 23 miles per hour .

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

While driving in the evening around 9:00 pm with AC on crash detection lights came on along with other emergency dashboard lights . Speed was limited to 23 miles per hour .

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

While driving in the evening around 9:00 pm with AC on crash detection lights came on along with other emergency dashboard lights . Speed was limited to 23 miles per hour .

Incident date: Jul 31, 2026

My vehicle randomly slows it self down while driving. I would be pressing the gas and the car would voluntarily slow down on its own with no warning. This problem can lead to plenty of accidents due to me or any other driver around me being unaware when my vehicle will brake on its own. The problem ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2026

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Our family was driving on the highway at 55mph (I-495 in Alexandria, VA), the car instantly began to decelerate, despite having my foot completely on the accelerator and we had to limp over to the side of the road onto the shoulder. We had to wait multiple times for the hybrid motor to re-power itse... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

On 08/22/26 at approximately 11:45 AM I was stopped at a traffic light and struck by a Ford Pickup truck whose approximate speed was 45 mph as described in the police officer who witness the accident totaling my Hyundai 2025 Santa Fe. No airbags were deployed. According to the police officer the f... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

sudden loss of propulsion / limp mode, particularly under load or at highway speeds.

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

sudden loss of propulsion / limp mode, particularly under load or at highway speeds.

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

sudden loss of propulsion / limp mode, particularly under load or at highway speeds.

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Rear lower control arm broke while driving on interstate car darted to the left but control was maintained

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

When driving my vehicle, it severely downshifts and whiplashes/jerks you. We no longer drive it and have parked it and no longer feel safe. No lights came on dash to give us any type of warning.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

I just bought a nissan pathfinder in novemeber 2025.the mileage is around 13100 miles.while driving on the highway a part of my exterior trim panel on the right rear passeger side door just ripped off and flew away. I was lucky i did not meet any accident. I conatcted the Nissan company and that i d... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

I got into my car to run some errands. As I drove away from my house, I made a left turn downhill. I noticed vehicles ahead, so I began to slow down. At that moment, I was driving between 20 and 25 mph. When I tried to brake, my brakes failed and started flashing a brake failure warning light. I kep... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding my 2018 Ford F-150, which is equipped with the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. While driving, the transmission suddenly lost its selected gear, slipped, and failed to engage. This event was accompanied by violent shifting, severe RPM flaring, an... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

Yes, the problem has been reproduced by the technician. When you put the car in reverse, it would start to go in reverse and as soon as you let off the throttle or the gas pedal, it would go forward at 15 to 20 mile an hour as you slammed your other foot on the break that’s without you even touch... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

Begin with cliff, I was not wanting to lock or locked or start the vehicle as I was driving. I stopped at the light vehicle started shaking, and as I drove through the light to pull over power steering assist failure, terrain, failure, and control failure.

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

Hello [XXX], I was wondering are you handling the case against Hyundai/Genesis. I own a 2022 GV70 43K on it, took it to the dealer on 7/24/26 photos on file at the dealer in Dublin, Ca. Got home in the evening, and parked my car in my garage, then left the next evening 7/25/26 to a wedding got home ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

my BSD sensor would go on and off for the last several months when no one was around me. I work early and even when I was alone on the road the BSD would flash for 2-3 mins and go off.. then my fan for my air conditioner stopped. When I removed the glove compartment to see the wire connecting to the... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

Tracking battery default

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

Tracking battery default

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

The tire repair kit busted on me and the steering wheel is having problems I'm guessing assuming to the steering box being defective but I've called Clark Knapp Honda and they told me that they couldn't make an appointment with me even though I'm driving around with defective equipment and it's kind... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

While driving nothing in front of me, the car breaks. It happen a few times while doing 70 mph. The car breaks and slows down. It's done it while going 30 mph as well.

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V362000 (Electrical System); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Vehicle Information: 2023 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD Off-Road (Equipped with Factory Tires) [1] Current Mileage: Approximately 26,000 miles Description of Safety Defect: The factory-installed tires on this vehicle are exhibiting premature, severe tire dry rot (sidewall/tread cracking) and highly ac... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Car stalled on multiple occassions while driving

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

This vehicle burns oil at an alarming rate. I am getting oil changes every 3K miles, and when I take it in, the dipstick is dry. I receive no oil lights to tell me it is low. I just had to get spark plugs and the mechanic at the garage told me this was due to the oil consumption issue in these v... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

SUMMARY OF ISSUE: Water intrusion from a defective factory rear window seal flooded the Radio Frequency (RF) Hub module, causing severe, dangerous network communication (CAN bus) failures while driving. The removed RF Hub has been retained by the owner and is available for physical inspection upo... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

Took my 2015 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 to Peoria Ford for safety recall, they requested 30000 mile maintenance. I agreed. Upon picking up vehicle service advisor informs me engine light was on, it was safe bring it back when I have more time. They had my vehicle from July 13, 915am till that July 15, 545... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2025

The car is having coolant intrusion in the engine block, it’s misfiring and popping codes po301-po303. It’s shooting white smoke out the back.

Incident date: Aug 26, 2025

The power unlock on all four doors of my car doors will no longer operate via key fob, outside lock button or interior power unlock buttons, although the doors can all be locked using those same processes. In addition, the doors have all randomly locked while being inside the car with no key, lockin... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

On February 25, 2026 the car was brought to the service department where it was determined that a front tire had a separated belt which caused vibrations and failure to accelerate . On June 16, 2026 the car was brought to the service department for the same thing. Again a tire had a separated belt ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

12 volt electrical system no power. Dealer changed battery cable wiring harness. Received vehicle back. One week later vehicle exhibited no 12 volt power. Informed that it could be the Thinkware dash cam. Which was purchased from Ford and Ford dealer installed. Now informed that it could be the dash... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2026

While traveling straight on the interstate (free of debris and potholes) I experienced the death wobble at 75 mph. I was unable to control the bike and entered a curve where I side swiped a concrete barrier. There were only 1,090 miles on the stock tires. No issues with the bike prior to the crash.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

Started to smell a musty odor in my 2020 Tiguan. Had no idea where it was coming from. Repeatedly wiped down and vacuumed the car; but the smell would not leave. Eventually my husband realized that the carpet in the back seat area under the floor mats was wet and smelled very bad. We used a wet/dry ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID across all model years (2021, 2026).

18 Total Recalls

469 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

32 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	22	View
2025 (current)	3	169
2024	4	65	View
2023	1	112	View
2022	4	64	View
2021	3	37	View

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID

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