Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V879000 Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V816000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a mix of minor recalls related to camera, tow hitch, and seat belts, and a moderate number of engine and power train complaints. It offers average reliability with no major systemic issues reported frequently, suggesting typical repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| power train | 40,000–60,000 miles | $600–$3,000 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine noise or rough idle
- Transmission shifting issues
- Fuel odor or leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.