NHTSA lists 210 complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE, 11 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 15 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI SANTA FE.
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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| mechanical failure | 65 | 31.0% | 0.73 |
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| electrical electronic | 60 | 28.6% | 0.77 |
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| loss of control | 55 | 26.2% | 0.74 |
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| unclear | 7 | 3.3% | 0.55 |
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| fire or overheating | 6 | 2.9% | 0.89 |
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| visibility or lighting | 6 | 2.9% | 0.90 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 1.9% | 1.00 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 3 | 1.4% | 0.93 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 1.4% | 0.84 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 0.5% | 0.67 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 160 | 76.2% | 0.89 |
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| low | 29 | 13.8% | 0.69 |
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| high | 18 | 8.6% | 0.92 |
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| none | 2 | 1.0% | 0.93 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.5% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 210 tagged complaints of 210 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
47 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 2 |
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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 (
11033840
Date: 2026-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. Some 8WDCTs (ind
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
11031400
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
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
11029937
Date: 2026-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the 8WDCT.
11028968
Date: 2026-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Some Santa Fe (TMA) and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI engine and 8 speed automatic transmission may have DTC U028700 (Lost Communication With Trans Fluid Pump Module) set by the transmission Electric Oil Pump (EOP). This DTC can cause the Idle Stop & Go (ISG) system to become inope