How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 42 Engine complaints for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid, which is 47% of the 90 total complaints filed for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid engine problems?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine issue.

At what mileage do these engine problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure reported for this Engine problem area is 68,150 miles.

Have these engine complaints caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, the data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this Engine problem area, with no fires reported.

2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Engine complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 47% of its 90 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden acceleration, hybrid system shutdowns, and loss of power at highway speeds, at a median 68,150 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints: 42; 47% of 90
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 68,150 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended acceleration where the vehicle speeds up on its own after stopping at a light, in one case leading to a rear-end crash.
Some drivers describe sudden loss of power on freeway entrances, with the car dropping to about 20 mph and not responding to the gas pedal.
Several complaints describe the hybrid system failing while driving, showing a 'Hybrid System Failure-Stop by side' warning and forcing the vehicle into EV-only mode.
Multiple owners report the Driver Attention Warning system falsely triggering when wearing sunglasses, disabling cruise control and causing abrupt speed loss at highway speeds.
Owners also report the vehicle stalling or refusing to shift into gear with a 'Check hybrid system' alert, sometimes recurring even after dealer inspection found no fault.

When 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2024, latest Sep 23, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2025 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 many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 42 Engine complaints for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid, which is 47% of the 90 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid engine problems?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do these engine problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure reported for this Engine problem area is 68,150 miles.
Have these engine complaints caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, the data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this Engine problem area, with no fires reported.