2024 Hyundai Santa FE Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

36Power Train complaints

27.7%Of all 130 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How power train ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN36 · 27.7%

Unspecified / other25 · 19.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 17.7%

SERVICE BRAKES10 · 7.7%

ENGINE9 · 6.9%

Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“2024 Hyundai Santa Fe purchased new in May 2024. On three occasions since December 2025, while driving, the dashboard went completely black as if the…”NHTSA complaint 11725263 — filed 03/18/2026

“When making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently exhibits noticeable hesitation and reduced acceleration compared to normal straight-line launches. This has…”NHTSA complaint 11722281 — filed 03/05/2026

“While driving my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, the vehicle experienced a complete dashboard and system blackout, as if the vehicle shut off and rebooted. This…”NHTSA complaint 11710932 — filed 01/14/2026

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Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE: 36 of 130 complaints on file (27.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines 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.