Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Hyundai Santa FE has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V218000 Seat Belt Anchors May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V047000 Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V809000 Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V549000 Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Seats 5 complaints
- Tires 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Together, the 37 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has several recalls, including seat belt anchors detaching and potential engine issues, affecting reliability perceptions. While serious, these issues aren't overly prevalent, and Hyundai's recall efforts mitigate risk. Complaint analysis reveals concerns with unknown issues, seats, and electrical systems, indicating mixed owner experiences.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belt anchors | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| instrument panel | 15,000–25,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| side air bags | 30,000–45,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| engine fasteners | 45,000–60,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | 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
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- engine coolant replacement
- transmission fluid checks
- timing belt replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flashing instrument cluster
- seat belt slack
- engine knocking sound
- warning light for seat belts
- non-deploying airbags
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.