2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda CR-V | 2021 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 330 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 126 | 98 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,117 mi | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 111 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 87 | 18 |
| Engine | 32 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 29 |
| Power Train | 12 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 6 |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 17 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 14 |
| Stalling | 11 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2021 Honda CR-V
2021 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.