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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 24 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2026 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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86/100

Recommended — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
24
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V549000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V809000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V047000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V218000
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Most Common Problems — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
5
Seats
4
Steering
2
Tires
2
Electrical System
2
Visibility/wiper
2
Back Over Prevention
1
Seat Belts
1
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2026 model year is highlighted.

2020 189 complaints 2021 158 complaints 2022 181 complaints 2023 194 complaints 2024 120 complaints 2025 110 complaints 2026 24 complaints

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has 4 recalls and 24 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Unknown Or Other, Seats, Steering, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are 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: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates.
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.