Question 1

Is the Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID has 388 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2021 (37 complaints), 2024 (53 complaints). Years to avoid: 2025 (125 complaints), 2023 (112 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2025, 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID. The 2025 model has the most complaints (125) with the top issue being SPEED CONTROL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID are 2021 (37 complaints), 2024 (53 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	125	The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The cont...	Avoid This Year
2024	53	If I wear dark sunglasses, the forward collision a...	Above Average
2023	112	On December 11 and 12, 2022, my 2023 Hyundai Santa...	Below Average
2022	61	This vehicle is a Hybrid and the issue is an on/of...	Average
2021	37	While I was traveling 70-75 mph the vehicle had a ...	Excellent Reliability

Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID — All Years

Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid