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.
2025 Hyundai Santa FEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 140 owner complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with t, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE has problems
140 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Electrical system
21Forward collision avoidance
21Power train
17Tires
14Engine
12Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control
8Seat belts
6Seats
3812 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 21 | 0 |
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Tires | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2 |
| Seats | 6 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 38 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2025 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
Side/window: curtain
NewRisk. Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2026 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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
2025 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
2025 Hyundai Santa FE safety ratings
2025 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle has experienced multiple incidents where the instrument cluster and infotainment screens unexpectedly go completely black while driving, lasting several minutes. During these incidents, the speedometer, turn signal indicators, navigation, and other important driving information become…
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe - The sound for the blinkers, rear-view camera alerts, and radio sounds has gone out 2 times, once in XXX and then on XXX. This is a safety issue. I have had issues with an electrical battery drain with the key fob antenna being one of issues draining the battery and replaced…
with not warming the vehicle would not start using the standard FOB. It would not be recognized. Fortunately, we had an alternative Digital Card (which is NOT standard equipment) that allowed us to start and drive the vehicle. Upon calling Hyundai support we were instructed to take the vehicle to…
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