Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 57 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 10 complaints
Of the 57 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 57 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid experiences moderate issues, mainly with the engine and powertrain. While these problems are not severe enough to classify it as below-average, potential owners should remain cautious with key repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake checks annually
- Battery inspection annually
- Coolant system flush every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Powertrain engagement issues
- Flickering electronic components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.