The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 187 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

187

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V1810002023-17-03

TRAILER HITCHES

Hyundai 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.

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 187 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other36

02Power Train18

03Engine15

04Electrical System13

05Forward Collision Avoidance8

187 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

24–34mpg combined

21-36city

25-32hwy

$1,300-$1,800/yr

Across 7 configurations, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe returns 24–34 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Santa Fe Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

36 city31 hwy~$1,300/yr7/10 Clean

Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

33mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

33 city32 hwy~$1,350/yr10/10 Clean

Santa Fe Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

33 city30 hwy~$1,350/yr6/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city25 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

35States

28%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

3,36612%

FLFlorida

2,5089%

CACalifornia

2,1948%

PAPennsylvania

1,6356%

GAGeorgia

1,4155%

MOMissouri

1,1344%

AZArizona

1,1134%

DEDelaware

1,0394%

NCNorth Carolina

9783%

NYNew York

9423%

ILIllinois

9263%

OHOhio

7232%

DCWashington DC

6952%

NJNew Jersey

6872%

OKOklahoma

6822%

WAWashington

6772%

MDMaryland

6522%

TNTennessee

6032%

MNMinnesota

5782%

INIndiana

5592%

OROregon

5352%

COColorado

5042%

RIRhode Island

4301%

UTUtah

4261%

NH395

VA373

WI369

MI362

AL317

CT316

ID227

MA211

NE204

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

You'll get between 24 and 34 MPG combined from the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 187 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.