Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 35 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
35
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM EST, while driving my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited on [X... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Component/System Failure: The electronic throttle control system malfunctioned. The vehicle is repor... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On 6/7/2023 with the original owner, the vehicle displayed code P1c2D03, according to carfax history... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle cannot pick up speed, and it is displaying the DTC- P1C2D03. This is similar to the issu... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | There was a recall on the 21-22 santa fe for a issue with the transmission oil pump failure. I have ... |
| May 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission caused vehicle to loose speed on grade posted speed 70mph I could not get over 35 Trans... |
| Mar 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When accelerating from a stop, my car will not go over 20 mph. It just revs up like it’s not chang... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car has shut down unexpectedly for at least six times while driving at roads and highways. Whe... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Front brake failure at 3k miles. Rotors warped so badly they failed to properly stop the vehicle. Ve... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Early March 2025 the vehicle was put car in park, got out of car to close yard gate, turned around t... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the message "Shif... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Automobile approached and stopped at stop sign. When accelerator pressed to continue, car remained ... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | First- it has been reported to dealer at least twice when car was in for other service. They said th... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STEERING | Shuddering Issue with Current Vehicle: - Problem: Progressive shuddering during take-off, acceler... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving the car moving in reverse to exit my driveway. I placed the car in Park and while the ... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While travelling at highway speed, attempted to accelerate to pass slow traffic. Rather than accele... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is an extreme amount of hesitation/delay from when you depress the accelerator and when the ve... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Several times lately of extended crank. Saturday evening, car had been parked for 4 hours, did remot... |
| May 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | From a complete stop when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle does nothing. This can last 1 second... |