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Hyundai Santa Fe XL
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
7,575
Active records
Recalls
49
Active records
TSBs
696
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
9
Injuries
309
Crashes
352
Fires
208
Top reported issues — Hyundai Santa Fe XL
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Braking behavior
Vibration/harshness
Thermal issue
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Lighting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 5, 2026
I was driving, and the SUV all of a sudden lost power. I was trying to press harder on the gas pedal to keep up with the traffic, but the SUV was stalling. The SUV would not move, and as I kept trying to press on the gas pedal, a roaring noise like something was trying to turn but the engine kept trying to move the car. It felt like something in the car was trying to move but something kept slipping. I had to turn the car off in the middle of the street and restart it before it would move. Cars…
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 5, 2026
A Hyundai recall 9C2 update was applied to my vehicle. Ever since that update my vehicle hard shifts on cold starts which I fear is damaging the transmission. Hyundai dealer was able to replicate this and keeps advising us that concern is ‘under review with Hyundai’. I have the service order that states this. This problem has been ongoing for Months! I think Hyundai needs to find a resolution to this as my research indicates it is impacting a lot of customers.
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 5, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle suffers from an intermittent, total engine stalling and propulsion failure. Without warning, the engine completely shuts down while driving and automatically drops the vehicle into Accessory (ACC) Mode. The vehicle is fully intact, operational when it restarts, and is available for immediate inspection upon request How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This issue…
2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The horn stopped working.
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 3, 2026
Over the past month, on two occasions my vehicle has emitted gasoline fumes filling my garage, and today my interior cabin smelled like gasoline. Additionally, after warming up, my vehicle experiences acceleration drop/stuttering when accelerating after idling. This happens every day. I took the car to two dealerships (San Tan Hyundai and Chapman Hyundai Scottsdale) and they weren’t able to diagnose the issue.
2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 3, 2026
The 2024 Caligraphy trim line, has a unique illumination for all dash controls that control; AC, seat heat, seat AC, fan AC, steering wheel heat, ect. Each of these controls are illuminated with a dull Amber color that is impossible to see in bright sunshine, and difficult in all daylight situations. This force the driver to take their eyes off the road to insure proper calibration of each. I confirmed with the sales manager of my serivice dealer Hyundai Nashua ….he drives the same model there…
2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 2, 2026
Windshield breaks with no reason. I have had 2 windshields crack with no sign of any damage. First windshield is within 3,000 miles of owning the car. Replaced one has already cracked and has less than 500 miles. This issue is affecting multiple Sante fe drivers
2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 1, 2026
On XXX I was waiting at a light and the check engine light was blinking. When I started up, the car was very sluggish. It continued to be sluggish on my trip home - 5 miles. I brought it to Meineke [XXX] [XXX]. They ascertained that the engine was shot. They flushed out the oil in the engine and there was lots of metal in the oil. They instructed me to go to Hyundai immediately. There was a engine recall and their research showed that I was included under the recall warrenty. I've…
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Aug 1, 2026
After waiting a month (called in june car went in 7/28/26)for an appointment with my dealer for 2 recalls and a broken rear seatbelt the dealership has deemed my vehicle unsafe to drive and has impounded my vehicle for almost a week. They have to replace not only 1 rear seatbelts but ALL rear seatbelts. The original recall is for the front seatbelt.
2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Filed Jul 30, 2026
235/60R18 103H While driving the 1year old car, the tire pressure reading in the vehicle began to go down, upon exiting the vehicle it was determined that two holes blew through in the side wall of the tire. Thankfully, this was not as dangerous of a situation as it could’ve been as the car had just come off the highway and was traveling at a lower speed a residential neighborhood. The tire is not available, it was disposed at the place it was replaced at. There were no major tire stores open…