2023 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2023 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Santa FE | 2023 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 207 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 56 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 25–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 26 |
| Power Train | 44 | 14 |
| Engine | 35 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 17 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2023 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.