Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
455
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | High complaint rate | 159 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 112 |
Every Santa Fe Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2025avoid | 159 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 65 | 4 | |
| 2023avoid | 112 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 63 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 37 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Santa Fe Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Santa Fe Hybrid has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 455 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.