2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and problems

3 recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.

3
recalls
105
owner complaints
5
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.

2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · reported April 6, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 294,448 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
The risk
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 25V808000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 143,472 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Air bags: side/window, curtain

NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 258 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
The risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

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 23, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

While driving at freeway speeds in normal traffic conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden, complete loss of motive power and rapid deceleration. The accelerator pedal became entirely unresponsive. No warning messages, check engine lights, or diagnostic indicators appeared on the dashboard during or immediately…

Oct 22, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Beginning in early October 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy has repeatedly experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion while driving. During these incidents, dashboard warnings appear stating "Check Driver Assistance System" and "Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely." The vehicle indicates EV…

Oct 17, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

On September 28, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (49,682 miles) experienced a second sudden loss of propulsion while driving on the highway. The vehicle would not accelerate normally, the hybrid battery gauge dropped to a very low level, and the dashboard displayed a warning instructing me to stop the vehicle…

Oct 17, 2026 · Structure

I initially reported a rattling noise near the B-pillar to an authorized Hyundai dealership. A repair order was created documenting my complaint. Following further investigation, I was informed that spot welds in the B-pillar area had separated, requiring structural body repairs.

Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical system

Vehicle went into “ limp mode” It is a hybrid and the electric motor was in operative and top speed is around 35 MPH Unsafe to drive

Santa FE Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
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 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on April 6, 2026 (Seat belts: front, anchorage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (34 complaints), followed by electrical system (31).
How many 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 105 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 8 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 23, 2026.