repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: anchorage
NewRisk. A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
2024 Hyundai Santa FEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 166 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-659 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE has problems
166 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Power train2 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
19Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
12Service brakes
10Seat belts
9Seats
8Vehicle speed control
8Back over prevention
4413 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 47 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 3 |
| 13 other systems | 44 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 Hyundai Santa FE recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
Risk. A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Control module: software
Risk. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Back over prevention: software
Risk. An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Santa FE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Santa FE median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Hyundai Santa FE safety ratings
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Santa FE owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2024 Santa Fe has rolled after I shifted it into Park, on more than one occasion. One time I clearly remember was in my own driveway, a few months ago (around August 2026). Other times have been sporadic, and I did not record the dates. The date entered is approximate. This is the same condition…
Since delivery in XXX my 2024 Santa Fe 2.5T AWD often fails to accelerate from a stop. When I press the gas, there is a delay before it engages, like a slipping clutch, and on inclines it rolls backward before it catches. It happens most in the first few minutes after the car is started or…
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, after the light turned to green, the vehicle stalled and became inoperable. The contact waited for several seconds and depressed the accelerator pedal before the vehicle returned to normal operation. The…
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