Recalls ·2023 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD; the most frequently affected component is trailer hitches. Owners filed 210 complaints, most often about unknown or other. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints210
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Trailer hitchesCampaign 23V181000 · 17 Mar 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other12 · 30%
Power train10 · 25%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 15%
Engine6 · 15%
Vehicle speed control5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

From owner complaints

I bought my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at Auto Fair Hyundai in [XXX] in XXX new. This is my third Hyundai from this location over the years. I have always serviced it there ever since I bought it. ( oil changes, tire rotation etc.) Back in XXX while driving home from [XXX] to [XXX] on [XXX] I hit the brakes in the left…

Unknown or other · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

The AWD coupler has failed and the rear wheels feel like they are slipping and catching when I accelerate from a stop, particularly when turning. The car was taken to the dealership and inspected, but no longer under warranty as we are not the original owners.

Unknown or other · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

While traveling on [XXX] from [XXX] to [XXX] XXX, I initiated the adaptive cruise control. While engaged, with no other vehicles or other impediments on the roadway in front of me, the emergency braking system engaged and attempted to stop the vehicle. The first time this happened, I pressed the accelerator which…

Vehicle speed control · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

I own a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD equipped with the 2.5L turbo engine and 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. At approximately 39,900 miles, the check-engine light illuminated. Hyundai Bluelink diagnostics reported powertrain/TCU diagnostic trouble code P1C2D03, identified as a high-pressure electric oil…

Power train · Jun 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20152
20163
20176
20182
20192
20202
20217
20225
20231
20247
20255
20264

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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