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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
194
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V181000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
45
Power Train
38
Electrical System
28
Engine
16
Service Brakes
15
Forward Collision Avoidance
10
Visibility/wiper
8
Vehicle Speed Control
6
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 924 complaints 2018 107 complaints 2019 188 complaints 2020 189 complaints 2021 158 complaints 2022 181 complaints 2023 194 complaints 2024 120 complaints 2025 110 complaints 2026 24 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 recall and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Santa Fe should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe are: 2018, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.