2023 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2023 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Hyundai Santa FE | 2023 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 207 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 282 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 44 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 9 |
| Engine | 35 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 6 |
2023 Hyundai Santa FE
2023 Mazda CX-5
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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.