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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 safety recall and 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-181 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
1
Complaints
217
Crashes / fires
11 / 4
Injuries / deaths
15 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Recall 23V-181: Trailer Hitches

Park outsideReported Mar 17, 2023 · 584,784 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other62
Power Train47
Forward Collision Avoidance45
Electrical System37
Engine35
Service Brakes25
Vehicle Speed Control15
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Visibility/Wiper11
Structure6
Lane Departure6
Wheels5

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 22
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 13
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 9
  • Structure › Body — 5
  • Electrical System › Horn — 4
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 3
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 3
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Nov 10, 2026
My car is 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, Calligraphy, 2.5T, AWD. The mileage is approx 37,000. My vehicle experienced a sudden loss of propulsion while driving. The engine remained running but the accelerator pedal did not respond and the vehicle coasted down until I pulled over. After pulling over, the vehicle stopped completely, and after about 5 minutes, the pedal responded again. This happened TWICE on the FREEWAY, which was very dangerous. The second time this happened and after the acceleration pedal response returned, there was a 2nd incident on the surface street (occurred within 15 minutes…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 9, 2026
I have had the horn replaced once by the dealer earlier this year (late spring/early summer). Recently, I tried my horn to see if it works since I never use it and it did not work. I noticed that there is an issue with the 2023 Hyundai horns not working and this is a safety issue. Since I am a disabled veteran, I would like for my vehicle to be in running order to include all safety features working like they are supposed to, which is why I am making this report.
Firerelated · at 12,338 miles · reported Oct 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle had caught on fire, however, the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The fire was self-extinguished. A Fire Department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,338.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 27, 2026
I was at a stop light, when it turned green I accelerated and the car automatically implemented emergency braking. No one was in front of me. Thank goodness no one was behind me or they would’ve rear-ended me.
Power Train · reported Oct 5, 2026
My 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy has experienced transmission problems since it was new and currently has approximately 20,000 miles. I brought it to the dealership approximately three to four times for these concerns, but I was told they could not find a problem or any diagnostic codes. Recently, while driving on the highway, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate even with the accelerator pedal pressed all the way down. I had to pull over to the side of the highway. Without turning off the engine, I shifted into Park and then back into Drive. The vehicle began moving again, but…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: 23V-181 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (62 reports), followed by power train (47). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,500 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.