2023 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 38 complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
On [XXX], a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL (VIN: [XXX] ) spontaneously caught fire ~8 hours after parking, per fire report (Walla Walla Fire Dept.). The fire destroyed the hyundai santa fe sel engine compartment and totaled 5 vehicles with a total value of over $400,000 not including personal property to the parties involved. I was not the Hyundai’s renter/operator; the vehicle was rented by a third party from Enterprise.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The check engine warning light illuminated, and a message displayed on the infotainment screen indicating “Engine System Emergency, Take Vehicle to the Nearest Dealer”. The contact was able to veer the vehicle into a parking lot where it was idled.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 44 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints