This page covers 2 recalls, 18 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In.
33 mpg combined
7.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In draws a small but consistent set of complaints centered on its driver assistance and propulsion systems. Owners most frequently report problems with the forward collision avoidance system, describing the radar-based safety features disabling unexpectedly, cruise control drops out mid-drive and the system flags itself as unavailable, often with a "radar blocked" message appearing only after the feature already shut off. On the propulsion side, multiple owners describe sudden loss of drive power, where the vehicle either stalls on the highway or briefly refuses to deliver power to the wheels after pressing the accelerator, sometimes accompanied by check engine and hybrid system warning lights. A handful of electrical complaints round out the picture, including an isolated report of a non-functioning horn. The power-loss episodes appear to be the most driver-disruptive pattern, with some owners describing them occurring during active highway driving.
18
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In has 2 recalls, the most serious being front seatbelt pretensioners that can explode during a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants.
On vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness, whether installed at the factory or added through a dealership, a wiring fault in the harness can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can accumulate on the tow hitch harness electrical circuit board, causing a short that may result in fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit at no charge to prevent electrical short and fire risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
