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2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problems

NHTSA has received 33 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid, and 15% of them involve electrical system. Next are forward collision avoidance (12%) and fuel system (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
33 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 15% of complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 15%
  • Forward collision avoidance 12%
  • Fuel system 9%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 9%
  • Brakes 6%
  • Cruise control 6%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Engine 6%
  • Air bags 3%
  • Lighting 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash.

It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

My horn isn't working as designed but when I push on steering wheel feels like it's cracking or breaking behind it. My front axels from factory were out of balance causing a vehicle vibration from 80+km/hr. Dealer thought it was tires not driveline. Different dealer diagnosed it as both axels in front. Issue was repaired once parts were available. Vibration still is evident but think its tires. Trying to get hyundai to replace tires now as its consequential damage.

July 2023 Crash

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the driver's side floor mat was the incorrect fit for the year, make, and model vehicle. The contact stated that the floor mat was obstructing the brake and accelerator pedals, presenting a possible safety issue. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The floor mats were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

Reported at 28,000 miles, August 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the sunroof exploded outward without warning or impact, leaving the shattered glass rattling. There were no reported injuries. A local dealer was contacted but stated that they did not perform glass replacements. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800.

Reported at 62,800 miles, July 2026

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