CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Hyundai Santa FE has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (30 reports).
2025 Hyundai Santa FE 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.
Starter Terminal Cover May Short Circuit, Raising Fire Risk
A starter motor terminal cover on the B+ positive terminal may have been installed improperly.
Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Power Loss and Fire Risk
Certain engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened.
Most common 2025 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 137 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
What owners report
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe - The sound for the blinkers, rear-view camera alerts, and radio sounds has gone out 2 times, once in XXX and then on XXX. This is a safety issue. I have had issues with an electrical battery drain with the key fob antenna being one of issues draining the battery and replaced in XXX. After the sound went out on XXX, I did not drive the vehicle for 1 day, then went to get into the vehicle on Wednesday, XXX and the vehicle was dead. No lights were on, it would not unlock. I missed the scheduled service appointment I had on the XXX due to the dead battery. The car had sat unused for less than 24 hours. I had to call Hyundai roadside assistance for them to jump the car off
with not warming the vehicle would not start using the standard FOB. It would not be recognized. Fortunately, we had an alternative Digital Card (which is NOT standard equipment) that allowed us to start and drive the vehicle. Upon calling Hyundai support we were instructed to take the vehicle to the nearest Hyundai dealership for diagnosis. The diagnosis was a failed BDC (Body Domain Controller). This part took a week to arrive at the dealership and subsequent repairs were made. The dealership indicated that they had seen this problem before, but no service advisories from Hyundai were available for this issue. I have asked Hyundai for an explanation and nothing has been forthcoming.
the ongoing safety defect affecting my leased 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. This summarizes the facts as discussed, the danger this defect presents, and the urgent need for resolution. Summary of the Defect Since leasing the vehicle, it has intermittently and without warning decelerated to a complete stop (0 MPH) while driving, regardless of the speed at which I am traveling â including at approximately 30 MPH on local roads and at approximately 65 MPH on I-95. The specific facts of this defect are as follows: The vehicle decelerates to a full stop within approximately 5-10 seconds of the malfunction beginning, with no advance warning. After the vehicle stops, attempting to accelerate again take
Fighting with Hyundai for a year over the vibration in the front, steering and seat seats. First, they said tires. Hyundai case mgmt #XXX. The tires were replaced by mfr warranty, vibration never stopped. @18253miles. 3 times they assessed problem but not recorded.XXX I told tech to record on invoice. XXX they kept the car for several days, brought in a specialist, gave me a rental. Couldnât find the problem again charged me $235 for a repair thing not only couldnât find but couldnât fix. On XXX Bloomington dealer emailed me, take elsewhere 2nd option. [XXX] drove our car and four other cars. All of them vibrate. he really did research. The other dealer did not. He documented everythi
These tires will blow prior to 10,000 miles. They peel, fall apart and are very expensive to replace. These tires are not safe. The Hyundai Santa 2026 are not safe cars
2025 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE: 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; Starter Terminal Cover May Short Circuit, Raising Fire Risk; Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Power Loss and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (30), Electrical System (30), Forward Collision Avoidance (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Hyundai Santa FE 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.