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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

5recalls
225complaints
9crashes reported
0fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System56 · 25%
  • Engine44 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other41 · 18%
  • Power Train39 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance35 · 16%
  • Vehicle Speed Control29 · 13%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System27 · 12%
  • Tires19 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper14 · 6%
  • Lane Departure11 · 5%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

Fighting with hyundai for a year over the vibration in the front, steering and seat seats. first, they said tires. hyundai case mgmt #xxx. the tires were replaced by mfr warranty, vibration never stopped. @18253miles. 3 times they assessed problem but not recorded.xxx i told tech to record on invoice. xxx they kept the car for several days, brought in a specialist, gave me a rental. couldn’t find the problem again c

Unknown Or Other

I have written and escalated to hyundai corporate about the same issue happening twice to me already and i just got the car in april. may, july, and now september 25th the car loses acceleration while on the interstate at high speeds. attaching letter sent to them in which they denied any assistance.

Tires

These tires will blow prior to 10,000 miles. they peel, fall apart and are very expensive to replace. these tires are not safe. the hyundai santa 2026 are not safe cars

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

The primary component failure is within the hybrid powertrain control architecture, specifically involving the transmission control system or internal transmission clutches/modules (tcm/hev control module). the vehicle utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission integrated with an electric motor. during highway cruising, the transmission locks into a single gear ratio or a protective "limp mode," resulting in a total l

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.