Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Hyundai Santa FE has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 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
- NHTSA #25V659000 Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V549000 Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 21 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
Of the 142 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 142 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe faces some reliability concerns with 135 owner complaints and five recall campaigns. Recalls focus on seat belt anchorage, rearview camera issues, airbag installation, engine critical fasteners, and starter assembly. The complaint data shows problems with the electrical system, power train, and engine, but the evidence is limited, leading to an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $800–$5,000 | 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 change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Dashboard warning lights
- Delayed gear shift
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.