Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 103 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V218000 Seat Belt Anchors May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V808000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V809000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 31 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 15 complaints
Of the 103 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 103 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has several recalls, including seat belt anchorage and rear camera issues. Owner complaints highlight electrical and engine problems, suggesting reliability concerns. These factors contribute to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 25,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
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
- tire rotation and balance
- battery replacement
- brake fluid flush
- coolant system service
- spark plug replacement
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- frequent engine misfires
- dashboard warning lights
- unusual electrical issues
- check engine light
- unresponsive speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.