How common are engine problems in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

NHTSA has 27 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, which is 47% of the 57 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a recall for the engine issue on the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 6,800 miles.

Did the engine complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid.

How does the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid compare to other years for this issue?

The 2023 model year has a 47% share of complaints tied to the engine area, matching the 2025 model year's 47% share and higher than 2021 (45%), 2022 (38%), and 2024 (32%).

2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, 47% of all 57 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 6,800 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 27; 47% of 57
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden hesitation or delay of up to about two seconds between pressing the accelerator and the vehicle responding.
Several owners describe the engine cutting off completely while driving at highway speed, with no warning lights or alerts beforehand.
Some report the vehicle losing all power or motive force at moderate speeds (around 30-35 mph), sometimes with unknown warning lights illuminating before the dealer diagnosed the issue.
Owners describe the Check Hybrid System or HEV warning light coming on followed by the vehicle shutting off or losing power.
A few report the engine sputtering, rattling, or revving at high RPM while failing to shift or accelerate properly, accompanied by battery drain.
Some describe the car being stuck unable to shift into gear after an emergency stop, requiring a restart before the vehicle would move again.

When 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2022, latest Feb 22, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Feb 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Santa FE Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20219 (45%)
202214 (38%)
202327 (47%)
202411 (32%)
202542 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?: NHTSA has 27 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, which is 47% of the 57 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the engine issue on the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 6,800 miles.
Did the engine complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid.
How does the 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid compare to other years for this issue?: The 2023 model year has a 47% share of complaints tied to the engine area, matching the 2025 model year's 47% share and higher than 2021 (45%), 2022 (38%), and 2024 (32%).