2023 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

1 safety recall, 293 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
293Complaints
17Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Hyundai Santa FE recall list

Trailer Hitches recall

Park outside23V-181
March 17, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

2023 Hyundai Santa FE owner complaints

293 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 4 fires, 17 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other75
Power Train62
Engine61
Electrical System55
Forward Collision Avoidance51
Service Brakes30
Fuel/Propulsion System27
Vehicle Speed Control24
Visibility/Wiper13
Lane Departure9

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

I was at a stop light, when it turned green I accelerated and the car automatically implemented emergency braking. No one was in front of me. Thank goodness no one was behind me or they would’ve rear-ended me.

October 27, 2026FirerelatedFire

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle had caught on fire, however, the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The fire was self-extinguished. A Fire Department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,338.

October 26, 2026Service Brakes

No crash, injury, warning lamp, message, or loss-of-braking event occurred. The issue involves the brake hydraulic system and the fluid specified for my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy. Hyundai’s owner specification requires SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV / ISO 4925 Class 6 brake fluid. During a brake-fluid exchange, an authorized Hyundai dealer installed BG 84032, which BG identifies as conventional DOT 4. BG sells a separate product, BG 84132, identified as Low Viscosity DOT 4 meeting ISO 4925 Class 6. The original BG 84032 has since been correctly replaced by an independent repair facility and is not available for inspection. I have attached all materials I believe are relevant. Both BG product spe

October 12, 2026Unknown or Other

The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid. Purchased new in January 2024. It currently has 40,087 miles. My wife and I were traveling were traveling at the posted speed limit when we heard a loud bank. The operation of the vehicle was not effected. Upon inspection, we saw the the glass sun roof had blown out of the roof of the vehicle. We took the vehicle to the local Hyundai dealer for repair under the 5 yr 60,000 mile warranty. We were told it was not covered.

October 10, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or OtherEngine

The vehicle came to a complete stop filling cabin with smoke and wouldnt start in a bend on road blocking entrance ramp. Its available for inspection but at dealership. My safety was put at risk for collision as well as health with cabin filling with smoke. The dealer still has vehicle going on 3rd day without answers. The vehicle had warning come on for hybrid system failure appearing shortly before dying completely with smoke filling cabin.

2023 Hyundai Santa FE crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Hyundai Santa FE: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.5%.

2023 Hyundai Santa FE recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE. The most recent, filed March 17, 2023, concerns the trailer hitches.

What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Santa FE problems?

Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (75 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE safe?

The 2023 Hyundai Santa FE earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Hyundai Santa FE?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Santa FE, Santa FE HEV, Santa FE Phev.