2023 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (61), Power Train (45), Forward Collision Avoidance (36).
Key takeaways
- 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 29% |
| Power Train | 45 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 17% |
| Engine | 35 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-05
My 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy has experienced transmission problems since it was new and currently has approximately 20,000 miles. I brought it to the dealership approximately three to four times for these concerns, but I was told they could not find a problem or any diagnostic codes. Recently, while driving on...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-24
I bought my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at Auto Fair Hyundai in [XXX] in XXX new. This is my third Hyundai from this location over the years. I have always serviced it there ever since I bought it. ( oil changes, tire rotation etc.) Back in XXX while driving home from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX] I hit the brakes in the left ha...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-24
The AWD coupler has failed and the rear wheels feel like they are slipping and catching when I accelerate from a stop, particularly when turning. The car was taken to the dealership and inspected, but no longer under warranty as we are not the original owners.
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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.