CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (34 reports).
2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls
Front Seat Belt Anchors May Detach, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles have driver and passenger front seat belt anchors that may detach.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display, Raising Crash Risk
A wiring harness for the rearview camera may not have been installed properly, so it can become damaged and the camera image may fail to appear on the display.
Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash
Some of these vehicles may have side curtain airbags that were not installed properly.
Most common 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 105 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 34 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 |
| Power Train | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Lane Departure | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
While driving at freeway speeds in normal traffic conditions, the vehicle experienced a sudden, complete loss of motive power and rapid deceleration. The accelerator pedal became entirely unresponsive. No warning messages, check engine lights, or diagnostic indicators appeared on the dashboard during or immediately after the failure leaving me blind to the vehicle's state. This loss of propulsion on a high-speed live freeway created an immediate, extreme safety hazard, forcing an emergency maneuver across active lanes of traffic without predictable vehicle control. Component or System: Engine / Powertrain / Fuel System (High-Pressure Fuel Pump / Fuel Rail Sensor) Recurring / Prior History: T
Beginning in early October 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy has repeatedly experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion while driving. During these incidents, dashboard warnings appear stating "Check Driver Assistance System" and "Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely." The vehicle indicates EV mode and completely loses the ability to accelerate or maintain speed. This is not reduced performance or hesitation. The vehicle loses all usable propulsion. The vehicle continues moving briefly while slowing, providing only a short window to reach the roadside. In moving traffic, this creates an extremely dangerous situation because there may be insufficient time or space to sa
I initially reported a rattling noise near the B-pillar to an authorized Hyundai dealership. A repair order was created documenting my complaint. Following further investigation, I was informed that spot welds in the B-pillar area had separated, requiring structural body repairs.
On September 28, 2026, my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (49,682 miles) experienced a second sudden loss of propulsion while driving on the highway. The vehicle would not accelerate normally, the hybrid battery gauge dropped to a very low level, and the dashboard displayed a warning instructing me to stop the vehicle and leave the engine running to recharge the battery. I pulled over and waited with the engine running until the battery recharged sufficiently to drive to the dealership. This was the SECOND occurrence of a dangerous loss-of-propulsion problem. On August 21, 2026, while driving approximately 70 mph on I-75, the engine RPM increased dramatically despite the vehicle slowing down,
While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the power driver's seat began moving forward on its own without any switch being pressed. It didn't stop and kept moving toward the steering wheel. I am 6'3" and normally sit far back, so the seat was pushing me into the steering wheel and I could no longer sit safely or control the vehicle normally. I had to exit the highway abruptly and pull onto the shoulder to avoid a crash. This put me and other drivers around me at risk. Since the incident, the power driver's seat does not respond at all. None of the seat switches (forward/back, recline, height, tilt) produce any movement or sound. I checked the fuses and they are all intact. I have vid
2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid questions
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: Front Seat Belt Anchors May Detach, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Rearview Camera Image May Not Display, Raising Crash Risk; Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (34), Electrical System (31), Fuel/Propulsion System (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.