2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.

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recalls
58
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · reported March 17, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 584,784 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 10, 2026 · Engine

The vehicle came to a complete stop filling cabin with smoke and wouldnt start in a bend on road blocking entrance ramp. Its available for inspection but at dealership. My safety was put at risk for collision as well as health with cabin filling with smoke. The dealer still has vehicle going on 3rd day without…

Jun 3, 2026 · Structure

I am submitting this formal safety complaint regarding a structural defect in my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid that I believe poses a safety concern and warrants federal investigation under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (49 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.). The vehicle exhibits a persistent and recurring…

Feb 22, 2026 · Engine

Own a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and have experienced the following issues over the past year and a half. Beginning after maybe 40,000 miles we pulled out onto a roadway and the engine immediately lost power and started flashing a glaring red warning that the hybrid system was failing and to pull over. We luckily…

Dec 21, 2025 · Electrical system

One two separate occasions while driving the car has lost the ability to accelerate. There is no acceleration power even when completely flooring the gas pedal. The dash displays a red circle warming that states "Check Hybrid system. Stop Safely". I have had to coast to the side of the road and then the car shuts off…

Dec 14, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

The vehicle will not accelerate and comes to a complete stop while driving. Within days, it displayed ‘Check Hybrid System. Stop safely’ and lost propulsion while driving.

Santa FE Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 32000
2022 43720
2023 15810
2024 43610
2025 310550
2026 32100

Across all years, the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid has the most complaints (105). All Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on March 17, 2023 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (24 complaints), followed by power train (15).
How many 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 58 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 10, 2026.