Trailer Hitches
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · 2023 · reported 03/17/2023
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
200Complaints
1Recalls
11Crashes
3Fires
15Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (20% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 40 · 20% | not available | — |
| Engine | 34 · 17% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 30 · 15% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 · 10.5% | not available | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 20 · 10% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 · 7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 200 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
What owners report
“Took vehicle to the dealership on Jan 3, 2025 for the 15k mile oil change. They informed me they completed the multi-point inspection, with no…”NHTSA complaint 11637536 — filed 01/21/2025 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Horn Failed. Would not sound, making it impossible to warn people if car might hit them or their vehicles or about any other issue they…”NHTSA complaint 11632762 — filed 12/27/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Just purchased the vehicle one week ago. I bought it used from a Hyundai dealer. Just discovered that the horns don't work, either the high…”NHTSA complaint 11629532 — filed 12/08/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE?
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 57 of 200 NHTSA complaints (28.5%), followed by power train (40), engine (34), electrical system (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have?
200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 23V181000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
