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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid sits mid-pack among Santa Fe Hybrid years: 58 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 60, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (11), other (10), and transmission (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

58

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Santa Fe Hybrid years?

Santa Fe Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted125 complaints2021: 37 complaints2022: 61 complaints2023: 112 complaints2024: 58 complaints2025: 125 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Santa Fe Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1119%
Other1017%
Transmission610%
Engine610%
Electrical System610%
Speed Control59%
Steering35%
Brakes23%
Body & Structure23%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Fuel System12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Seat Belts12%
Lighting12%

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V218000Seat BeltsApril 6, 2026 · 294,448 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Consequence

A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

25V808000Driver AssistanceNovember 20, 2025 · 143,472 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

24V843000Electrical SystemNovember 7, 2024 · 34,964 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

Consequence

A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.

24V561000AirbagsJuly 26, 2024 · 49,719 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“If I wear dark sunglasses, the forward collision avoidance turns off while using cruise control. If I wear lighter sunglasses, it is fine. Unfortunately, I have to wear darker sunglasses due to previous eye surgery. I am unable to utilize cruise control without compromise to my eyes because forward…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 1, 2024

“I had my vehicle serviced at Hyundai of Kirkland, located at 11800 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, on December 19th, 2024. During the service, the dealership did not inform me of any active recalls on my vehicle, nor did they address any recall-related issues. I believe it is their responsibility…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 19, 2024

“when accelerating at high speeds, over 70 mph, the car will sometimes appear to slip into neutral, and we are not able to accelerate at all. And then will need to coast to a stop, pull over, shut the car and restart. this has happened five times in the past year and always after one hour or more of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 18, 2025

“We had notice that my wife's 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD, is shuddering and vibrating at low speeds 20 to 40 mph always. Probably now is a little more accentuated. There is nothing on the steering wheel, but in the whole vehicle. Because this is not new, and I am not always driving this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 31, 2024

“Brand new vehicle purchased through Clement Hyundai. Within a couple hundred miles, multiple times vehicle goes into neutral on its own while driving. Have to stop the vehicle and turn off engine to try to get it into drive to get off the road. Takes several attempts to get into drive. Major safety…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 29, 2024

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Santa Fe Hybrid: 58 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (11 complaints), other (10 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Santa Fe Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2023. The cleanest record among Santa Fe Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.