Worst 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 3 | — | 17,600 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 32 | — | 1 | 983 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 27 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 17 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 856 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~584,784 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
What are common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
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Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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