Hyundai Santa FE problems by year
7,631 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 26 Hyundai Santa FE model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Limited reporting history | 36 | 4 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 131 | 5 | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 146 | 7 | Power Train | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 207 | 1 | Unknown / Other | |
| 2022 | 199 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 2021 | 166 | 7 | Power Train | |
| 2020 | 209 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2019 | 198 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2018 | 108 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2017 Most complained | 962 | 6 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 236 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2015 | 254 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2014 | 493 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2013 Most complained | 605 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2012 | 353 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2011 | 181 | 2 | Engine | |
| 2010 | 258 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2009 | 358 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2008 Most complained | 541 | 4 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2007 Most complained | 683 | 7 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 | 106 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 216 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2004 | 303 | 3 | Suspension | |
| 2003 | 308 | 4 | Suspension | |
| 2002 | 165 | 4 | Suspension | |
| 2001 | 209 | 4 | Suspension |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Hyundai.