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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Santa Fe years.
287 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Santa Fe?The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 287 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission issues (2023+ models): unspecified problems prompting concerns; a "bad batch" of transmissions noted for 2024 models. includes sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds (e.g., 45 mph / 72 km/h).
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Santa Fe years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Santa Fe?
Across the 26 Santa Fe model years we track, complaint volume runs from 106 (2006) to 1,316 (2017). With 287 complaints, the 2023 Santa Fe sits about the same as the model's median of 287.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Santa Fe
trailer hitches
Campaign 23V181000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and engine type, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile.
- RecurrentTransmission Issues (2023+ models)
Unspecified problems prompting concerns; a "bad batch" of transmissions noted for 2024 models. Includes sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds (e.g., 45 mph / 72 km/h).
- RecurrentUnexplained Vehicle Jerking/Surging (2023+ models)
Severe, unexpected jerking or lurching forward while stopped or driving, including incidents mistaken for being rear-ended. Perceived as a major safety concern.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Santa Fe. See the full Santa Fe owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Santa Fe listings typically run $18,687–$28,522.
Other Santa Fe model years
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