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2023 Hyundai Santa FeProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 327 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
327
Crashes
24
Fires
7
Recalls
1
TSBs
49
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 327 complaints, 24 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

rpms drop while driving on highway

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

creaking from the rear of the vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

noise at 60 to 70mph getting worse and worse

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

hard peddle pressure on 1st start of the day

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

not being able to stop when abs lights come on

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

44 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.

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

20
0–30K
5
30–60K
1
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (20 reports) • Median: 9K 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: Drivetrain (44 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other61 (19%)
Drivetrain44 (13%)
Engine37 (11%)
Electrical32 (10%)
Brakes24 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking21 (6%)
Speed Control15 (5%)
Collision Avoidance14 (4%)

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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
22
66
23
82
24
98
25
77
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V181000Park OutsideMay 2023

TRAILER HITCHES

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, which can result in a fire.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 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.

The worst model year for the Hyundai Santa Fe is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

327

Class avg

111

2.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 327 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Hyundai Santa Fe Model Years

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is related to the drivetrain, with 44 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 327 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA rates the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Santa Fe problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,100 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 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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