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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

No recalls and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
58complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other14 · 24%
  • Electrical System11 · 19%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance10 · 17%
  • Engine7 · 12%
  • Seats6 · 10%
  • Power Train5 · 9%
  • Visibility/Wiper5 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 7%
  • Tires4 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4 · 7%

What owners report

Forward Collision Avoidance

Traveling the pa turnpike with the cruise control on and traveling 73 mph. i was in the far left lane and just passed a slower car. there was nothing in front of me in the far left lane or the lane next for at least a half a mile. after just passing the slower car the forward collision avoidance came on and tried to stop the car. i put my foot on the brake as an instinctive action which i believe disengaged the forwa

Steering

Steering wheel makes a squeaking sounds after 5k problem. widespread problem on the forums like in the santa fe reddit page. issue comes back even after new steering wheel replacement. issue is believe to be the clock spring

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

This is the second occurrence in the past two weeks. i was traveling on a heavily trafficked 10 lane divided interstate, doing the speed limit on cruise control when the vehicle suddenly and inexplicably lost power. it went into "limp mode" (will not go over 30 mph). thankfully i was able to negotiate to the shoulder but the maneuver was extremly dangerous as the rest of traffic was moving between 60 and 80 mph. it w

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other

Dash went dark, and 3 separate occasions the car would not accelerate while driving.

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

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE ICE, SANTA FE HYBRID HEV. Last refreshed 2026-10-25.