What are the most common Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 620+ owner reports, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Short and Fire, 2.5L Smartstream GDI Fuel Injector Internal Leak Causing Misfire and Stalling, Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Abnormal Deployment — Metal Fragment Recall (22V-816). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 known issues documented across 620+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Short and Fire and 2.5L Smartstream GDI Fuel Injector Internal Leak Causing Misfire and Stalling and Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Abnormal Deployment — Metal Fragment Recall (22V-816). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Repair costs for known Hyundai Santa Fe issues range from $0 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Tow Hitch Harness Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Short and Fire?
NHTSA recall 23V-181 (Hyundai recall 244) covers model-year 2019-2023 Santa Fe vehicles that may have a Hyundai accessory tow-hitch harness, including listed hybrid and plug-in-hybrid populations. The tow-hitch-harness module circuit board can be susceptible to water entering thr… Severity: high.
What is the 2021-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5L Smartstream GDI Fuel Injector Internal Leak Causing Misfire and Stalling?
On the 2.5L Smartstream GDI+MPI engine (G4KR) used in the TM Santa Fe from 2021, the internal filter/screen inside the direct injector can break apart and the injector leaks fuel into the cylinder after shutdown and at idle. Owners report a hard hot start, raw-fuel smell, rough i… Repairs typically run $600-$1,800. Severity: high.
What is the 2021-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Abnormal Deployment — Metal Fragment Recall (22V-816)?
Hyundai recalled certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles because the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners contain pyrotechnic charges that can deploy abnormally in a crash. Instead of retracting the belt… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Panoramic Sunroof Drain Clog?
The panoramic sunroof drain tubes on the Santa Fe clog with leaves, pollen, and debris, causing water to overflow the sunroof tray and leak into the cabin. Water typically enters through the headliner area and drips onto the front seats or pools in the rear footwells. Extended wa… Repairs typically run $50-$500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Clunk?
The intermediate steering shaft on 4th-gen Santa Fe models develops a clunking or popping noise when turning the steering wheel, especially at low speeds or when going over bumps while turning. The universal joint in the shaft dries out and develops play. Hyundai issued TSB 19-ST… Repairs typically run $100-$600. Severity: low.
