CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire
Water can collect on the circuit board of the tow hitch wiring harness, which may cause an electrical short.
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash
Certain front seat belt pretensioners in these vehicles may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid. Purchased new in January 2024. It currently has 40,087 miles. My wife and I were traveling were traveling at the posted speed limit when we heard a loud bank. The operation of the vehicle was not effected. Upon inspection, we saw the the glass sun roof had blown out of the roof of the vehicle. We took the vehicle to the local Hyundai dealer for repair under the 5 yr 60,000 mile warranty. We were told it was not covered.
The fuel range calculation is often very wrong in our plug in hybrid. This issue has been brought to the attention of the manufacturer and dealer with no results but pointing at the other organizations. With a full fuel tank the gasoline range should be about 387 miles. Often the computer will show 610 miles but sometimes has other ranges but has never been correct after the first fill up. While this normally isn't a big problem, there is a danger for some people. Say you see a sign on a curvy mountain road with no shoulders showing the next fuel is in 100 miles. If the car computer says you have a range of 150 miles, you would think you can easily make it to the next gas station. How
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the sunroof exploded outward without warning or impact, leaving the shattered glass rattling. There were no reported injuries. A local dealer was contacted but stated that they did not perform glass replacements. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,800.
While on the highway my car lost power, gradually slowing down to a stall. I was able to safely park on the side of the road. I got the car to a nearby dealership that kept it for 10 days. The dealership said that the problem was code P2118 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range/Performance) that the air "flap" was frozen stuck shut and the engine was disabled on the freeway in order to prevent damage. The resolution was "waited for it to thaw and cleared the code". The dealer has a service bulletin and a software update but it did not resolve the safety issue. I've noticed hesitation when accelerating the car from a dead stop as well, which started last year.
While operating the vehicle, the cruise control turns off without any warning. The warning messages that come up only after the cruise control is turned off by the vehicle state "Smart cruise conditions not met" and "forward safety system disabled. Radar blocked". This disables the vehicle from utilizing cruise control in any manner. This happened on the highway with the cruise set at 72 mph, with a semi truck right behind my vehicle in moderate traffic! The semi slammed brakes on and after initial shock, I was able to accelerate the vehicle somewhat to avoid a collision. The dealership claims that "ALL" new vehicles do this when operated in wintery weather, snow, or mud kicked up from the
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid questions
Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unknown Or Other (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?
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