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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HybridProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 207 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
207
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
31
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 207 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

sudden loss of power

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

gas pedal stopped working

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

jerky starts and at low speeds

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

12vt battery discharge leaving me unable to open the hatch

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

loss of power

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

34 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 7K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
2
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 7K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine34 (16%)
Electrical31 (15%)
Fuel System31 (15%)
Drivetrain25 (12%)
Speed Control22 (11%)
Other14 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control8 (4%)
Collision Avoidance8 (4%)

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 7,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 7K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
24
66
25
137
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

25V808000Jan 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V809000Dec 2025

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

26V218000May 2026

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 207 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is related to the engine, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid reliable?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has 207 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 7,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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