Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid
More than twice the Santa Fe Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Engine96
- Electrical78
- Transmission73
- Fuel system60
- Driver assistance56
- Acceleration40
- Brakes13
- Visibility9
- Steering8
- Body8
- Seat belts7
- Suspension5
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 21 | Driver assistance | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 112 | Electrical | 13,000 | 3 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2024 | - | 37 | Electrical | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 58 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 70 | 37 | Engine | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 84 | 20 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize
- Condition where a DTC triggered in the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) cannot be cleared, even after the
- Condition where a DTC triggered in the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) cannot be cleared, even after the
- Excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood,...
- Peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk
- Peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk
- Inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize
- Discharged battery condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the...
- Inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize
- Certain 2015 – 2018 model year Elantra, 2015 – 2019 model year Sonata, 2017 – 2021 model year Tucson, 2017...
- Excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood,...
- Description: Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal...
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in the news
- 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid owners report a jump in transmission complaints
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2021-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe Hybrid and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (electrical system)
- Hyundai extends warranty coverage on 2015-2019 Sonata, 2015-2018 Elantra and 2017-2021 Tucson and other models (unknown or other)
Questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
What years of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid should you avoid?
2025. It has more than twice the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2025 alone has 112, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
Engine, with 96 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (78) and transmission (73).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have?
10 recalls between 2021 and 2027. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4.
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