Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Hyundai Santa FE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 214 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
- Power Train 45 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 37 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Service Brakes 25 complaints
Of the 214 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 214 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has an 'above-average' reliability rating, with few recalls and minor owner complaints. The primary issue involves a trailer hitch harness recall, which may lead to electrical shorts but has limited impact on non-towing vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| trailer hitch | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Engine air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical issues from trailer hitch
- Unexpected warning lights
- Unusual towing behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.