2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 161 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. 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). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

161
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2024 a good year for the Santa Fe?

Across the 14 Santa Fe model years we track, complaint volume runs from 106 (2006) to 1,272 (2017). With 161 complaints, the 2024 Santa Fe sits belowthe model's median of 330.

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

power train
43
electrical system
30
forward collision avoidance
18
engine
16
service brakes
14

Recalls affecting the 2024 Santa Fe

back over prevention:software

Campaign 24V246000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o

power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

Campaign 24V529000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

air bags

Campaign 24V561000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which ca

electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons

Campaign 24V843000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and engine type, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile. Long-term owner reports for models equipped with the Lambda V6 engines (primarily 2007-2012) are overwhelmingly positive,…

  • Catastrophic Engine Failure (Theta II and related GDI engines, ~2013-2019): Sudden engine seizure, knocking, bearing failure, leading to complete replacement. Often preceded by excessive oil consumption. Warranty coverage is a frequent point of conflict. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Excessive Oil Consumption (GDI engines, ~2013-2019): Burning 1 quart or more of oil every 1,000-1,500 miles. Leads to engine damage if not constantly monitored and topped up. Frequency: very frequent.

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 $23,697–$33,997 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

Other Santa Fe model years

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