2023 Hyundai Santa FE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

34Engine complaints

17%Of all 200 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other57 · 28.5%

POWER TRAIN40 · 20%

ENGINE34 · 17%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 15%

SERVICE BRAKES21 · 10.5%

Share of the 200 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“Automobile approached and stopped at stop sign. When accelerator pressed to continue, car remained in place, shuddering (as if transmission were slipping),and making significant noise…”NHTSA complaint 11632758 — filed 12/27/2024

“While travelling at highway speed, attempted to accelerate to pass slow traffic. Rather than accelerating, the car hunted for a gear, and wouldn't shift properly…”NHTSA complaint 11632756 — filed 12/27/2024

“First- it has been reported to dealer at least twice when car was in for other service. They said they could not reproduce. When speeding…”NHTSA complaint 11628751 — filed 12/04/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE: 34 of 200 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.