Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE, 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?

Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (61 complaints), followed by power train (45).

How many 2023 Hyundai Santa FE complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 211 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Hyundai Santa FE recalls and problems

1 recall and 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE.

recalls

211

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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 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.

Unknown or other61
Power train45
Electrical system36
Forward collision avoidance36
Engine35
Service brakes23
Vehicle speed control15
Fuel/propulsion system11
Visibility/wiper11
Structure6

What owners report

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

Oct 5, 2026 · Power train
My 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy has experienced transmission problems since it was new and currently has approximately 20,000 miles. I brought it to the dealership approximately three to four times for these concerns, but I was told they could not find a problem or any diagnostic codes. Recently, while driving on…

Sep 24, 2026 · Unknown or other
I bought my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at Auto Fair Hyundai in […] in … new. This is my third Hyundai from this location over the years. I have always serviced it there ever since I bought it. ( oil changes, tire rotation etc.) Back in … while driving home from […] to […] on […] I hit the brakes in the left hand lane, in…

Sep 24, 2026 · Unknown or other
The AWD coupler has failed and the rear wheels feel like they are slipping and catching when I accelerate from a stop, particularly when turning. The car was taken to the dealership and inspected, but no longer under warranty as we are not the original owners.

Sep 23, 2026 · Service brakes
While traveling on […] from […] to […] …, I initiated the adaptive cruise control. While engaged, with no other vehicles or other impediments on the roadway in front of me, the emergency braking system engaged and attempted to stop the vehicle. The first time this happened, I pressed the accelerator which disengaged…

Sep 6, 2026 · Power train
I own a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD equipped with the 2.5L turbo engine and 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. At approximately 39,900 miles, the check-engine light illuminated. Hyundai Bluelink diagnostics reported powertrain/TCU diagnostic trouble code P1C2D03, identified as a high-pressure electric oil…

Santa FE model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	2	218	14	9
2021	7	167	4	2
2022	5	201	9	1
2023	1	211	11	3
2024	7	155	11	1
2025	5	135	5	0
2026	4	37	0	0

Across all years, the 2017 Santa FE has the most complaints (971). All Hyundai Santa FE years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE, 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?: Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (61 complaints), followed by power train (45).
How many 2023 Hyundai Santa FE complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 211 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 15 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 5, 2026.