Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.
129Complaints
5Recalls
5Crashes
0Fires
4Injured
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 — Electrical System (19.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.8× the median for that category across the 2551 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
25 · 19.4%
Recalled
Recall 25V659000
Power Train
19 · 14.7%
No official action
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
15 · 11.6%
No official action
—
Engine
13 · 10.1%
Recalled
Recall 25V549000
Visibility/wiper
12 · 9.3%
No official action
—
Tires
9 · 7%
No official action
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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.
Percentages are the share of the 129 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.
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“On two occasions, five months apart, the windshield cracked for no apparent reason. No foreign object hit the windshield. The replacement was NOT a generic…”NHTSA complaint 11733668 — filed 04/24/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“The driver attention warning incorrectly emits loud alarms, a coffee cup icon, and suggests the driver take a break. These warning alarms are not based…”NHTSA complaint 11732103 — filed 04/18/2026 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“All normal sounds completely stop working, no audio or volume at all: no turn signal, no collision warning, no GPS audio, no radio; no hands-free…”NHTSA complaint 11720379 — filed 02/25/2026 · 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 2025 Hyundai Santa FE?
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 26 of 129 NHTSA complaints (20.2%), followed by electrical system (25), power train (19), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE have?
129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 25V549000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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 09/08/2026.
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