NHTSA lists 57 complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 21 | 36.8% | 0.72 |
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| loss of control | 20 | 35.1% | 0.76 |
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| mechanical failure | 11 | 19.3% | 0.73 |
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| structural or corrosion | 2 | 3.5% | 0.86 |
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| unclear | 2 | 3.5% | 0.98 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 1.8% | 0.75 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 49 | 86.0% | 0.87 |
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| low | 5 | 8.8% | 0.66 |
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| high | 2 | 3.5% | 0.74 |
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| none | 1 | 1.8% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 57 tagged complaints of 57 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2023-03-17. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, (excerpt)
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previou (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Manufacturer communications
37 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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11038173
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (
11038179
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (
11037233
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. This warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
11033710
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improv
11032528
Date: 2026-04-28. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail
11032529
Date: 2026-04-28. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original ret
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11030684
Date: 2026-03-30. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain 2021 a 2023 model year Santa Fe, 2021 a 2023 model year Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022 a 2023 model year Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing v
11028966
Date: 2026-02-19. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (