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Elevated Reported Activity — 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
135
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (5)

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

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Critical Fasteners
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is…
NHTSA #25V549000
🔧 Electrical System: Starter Assembly
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service…
NHTSA #25V659000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #25V808000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #25V809000
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #26V218000
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Most Common Problems — 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
21
Electrical System
20
Unknown Or Other
19
Tires
17
Visibility/wiper
11
Forward Collision Avoidance
9
Seat Belts
7
Vehicle Speed Control
6
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 recall campaigns and 135 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 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 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.