2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has 3 safety recalls and 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

113

Crashes / fires

6 / 0

Injuries / deaths

8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls

Recall 26V-218: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 6, 2026 · 294,448 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-809: Air Bags

Reported Nov 20, 2025 · 258 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Recall 25V-808: Back Over Prevention

Reported Nov 20, 2025 · 143,472 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	36
Engine	34
Fuel/Propulsion System	31
Power Train	27
Forward Collision Avoidance	23
Vehicle Speed Control	22
Unknown or Other	14
Lane Departure	6
Back Over Prevention	4
Service Brakes	3
Air Bags	3
Visibility/Wiper	2

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 8
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 7
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 7
Lane Departure › Assist — 3
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 3
Structure › Body — 2
Lane Departure › Lane Keep › Automatic Steering — 1
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid complaints

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

Electrical System · reported Nov 11, 2026

My vehicle has experienced multiple incidents in which occupants, including children, were trapped inside because the doors would not unlock or open. There have also been multiple incidents where the keys became locked inside the vehicle. Electronic unlocking controls have failed without warning. Hyundai dealerships have inspected the vehicle multiple times but have been unable to reproduce the occupant-entrapment issue. However, on October 30, 2026, a dealership technician experienced the key-lockout malfunction firsthand. Despite repeatedly being told by Hyundai personnel that the vehicle is…

Electrical System · reported Nov 8, 2026

Vehicle is 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Component that failed was the electrical system, specifically, the 12 V battery drained leaving the vehicle's electrical systems completely dead. Happened on two occasions: first in XXX, and second in XXX. Vehicle had to be towed in both instances. Our safety was put at risk in that my wife and I, who are both senior citizens, were essentially stranded in dark parking garages at night and left to arrange towing services under very difficult circumstances. In both instances, the electrical system was examined by Hyundai service technicians. The first…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 6, 2026

I only am entering Automatic Emergency Braking because I have no other section to select. While my wife was driving our 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid at a speed of approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly, without any type of warning, began slowing down to a speed of 20 mph. A message appeard on the display above the steering "20 mph limit". The vehicle decreased the speed from 55 mph to 20 mph in approximately 5 to 6 seconds. She could not accellerate above 20 mph regardless of how hard she tried. She had no control of the speed. Fortunately she was on a two lane highway with little or no…

Wheels · reported Oct 31, 2026

I was driving around 60-65 mph and felt like the left rear wheel was having trouble catching the road. 15-30 seconds later I was put into a spin, did one full revolution before hitting the soft dirt embankment right after the on ramp for 10A on NJ-18 South. When I got out of the car, the left rear wheel looked like it had snapped from the main arm of the suspension. Airbags did not deploy.

Power Train · reported Oct 31, 2026

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, which I purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle in April 2026 with approximately 15,000 miles. The vehicle currently has approximately 27,000 miles. While driving on the [XXX], my vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost propulsion. The vehicleâs electrical systems remained on, but it would no longer accelerate normally. There were no warning lights, messages, or alerts before the loss of power. I was in active freeway traffic with numerous vehicles behind me. Because my vehicle could no longer maintain speed or…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: 26V-218 (seat belts), 25V-809 (air bags), 25V-808 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (36 reports), followed by engine (34). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,000 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.