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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 35 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

Other
59
Powertrain
35
Electrical
25
Engine
17
Brakes
14
Visibility
9
Speed Control
6
Structure
4
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3

35

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 4, 2026POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM EST, while driving my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited on [X...
Jan 23, 2026POWER TRAINComponent/System Failure: The electronic throttle control system malfunctioned. The vehicle is repor...
Dec 30, 2025POWER TRAINOn 6/7/2023 with the original owner, the vehicle displayed code P1c2D03, according to carfax history...
Dec 9, 2025POWER TRAINThe vehicle cannot pick up speed, and it is displaying the DTC- P1C2D03. This is similar to the issu...
Jun 13, 2025POWER TRAINThere was a recall on the 21-22 santa fe for a issue with the transmission oil pump failure. I have ...
May 5, 2025POWER TRAINTransmission caused vehicle to loose speed on grade posted speed 70mph I could not get over 35 Trans...
Mar 23, 2025POWER TRAINWhen accelerating from a stop, my car will not go over 20 mph. It just revs up like it’s not chang...
Mar 12, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Mar 5, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe car has shut down unexpectedly for at least six times while driving at roads and highways. Whe...
Mar 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESFront brake failure at 3k miles. Rotors warped so badly they failed to properly stop the vehicle. Ve...
Mar 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEEarly March 2025 the vehicle was put car in park, got out of car to close yard gate, turned around t...
Jan 5, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the message "Shif...
Dec 17, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEAutomobile approached and stopped at stop sign. When accelerator pressed to continue, car remained ...
Dec 2, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFirst- it has been reported to dealer at least twice when car was in for other service. They said th...
Sep 30, 2024POWER TRAIN,STEERINGShuddering Issue with Current Vehicle: - Problem: Progressive shuddering during take-off, acceler...
Sep 9, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was driving the car moving in reverse to exit my driveway. I placed the car in Park and while the ...
Aug 20, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWhile travelling at highway speed, attempted to accelerate to pass slow traffic. Rather than accele...
Jul 5, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThere is an extreme amount of hesitation/delay from when you depress the accelerator and when the ve...
Jun 22, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSeveral times lately of extended crank. Saturday evening, car had been parked for 4 hours, did remot...
May 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFrom a complete stop when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle does nothing. This can last 1 second...

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