2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
1 recalls · 187 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 acc...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | It is not just this vehicle; it is ALL vehicles with adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. When senso... | No | No |
| 04/18/2026 | Service Brakes | The front rotors need machining every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. The rotors experience exceeding distortion due heating by ... | No | No |
| 04/14/2026 | Electrical System | The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the horn was inoperable a... | No | No |
| 04/11/2026 | Unknown or Other | Today, i received an extended warranty for my horn. There is a known issue with water getting into the horn and causing ... | No | No |
| 03/30/2026 | Structure | Driving on sunny day, the fixed roof glass located between the windshield and sunroof exploded across the entire width o... | No | No |
| 03/30/2026 | Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System | On March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM EST, while driving my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited on [XXX] , the vehicle ex... | No | No |
| 03/30/2026 | Electrical System,engine | During on driving, engine stopped 3 or 4times since Jan/2025 Last time engine stopped yesterday around 6:30pm on 3/30/20... | No | No |
| 03/29/2026 | Engine | Oil pan leak. | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Wheels | I have been fighting this issue now for 2 years, vibration while driving interstate speeds, especially right rear seat. ... | No | No |
| 03/16/2026 | Unknown or Other | Driving to work and a loud noise (pop) was heard and then I realized the sunroof had basically exploded. Glass was all o... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 187.
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a Safety Score of 36/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 10 crash reports on file. There are 3 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.