Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 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
- NHTSA #22V816000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid displays average reliability due to sporadic issues with electrical systems and forward collision avoidance. Complaints data highlights few areas of concern, but nothing critically widespread. Although issues exist, they present moderate risks overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| forward collision avoidance | 25,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| fuel/propulsion system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery health checks
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system maintenance
- Transmission fluid inspection
- Wiper blade replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual braking behavior
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Erratic speed control
- Weak or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.