How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area, which is 20% of the 90 total complaints filed for the 2025 model year.

At what mileage do these powertrain problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 3,300 miles, meaning most reports involve nearly new vehicles.

Is there a recall for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid's transmission or powertrain?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area as of the data update.

Do the complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

What does 'limp mode' mean in these complaints?

Owners describe the vehicle suddenly losing power on the highway and being unable to go faster than about 25-30 mph until the hybrid battery recharges or the car is restarted.

2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 20% of its 90 total complaints, at a median 3,300 miles. No related recall has been issued for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 20% of 90
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,300 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses motive power on the highway, dropping from normal speed to as low as 20-30 mph despite full accelerator input.
Car enters 'limp mode' unexpectedly at highway speeds and refuses to exceed roughly 25-30 mph, sometimes requiring a restart or pull-over to let the hybrid battery recharge.
Dashboard displays warnings such as 'Hybrid Systems Disabled' or 'Vehicle Will Shut Down,' after which the vehicle decelerates and can stall or fail to accelerate.
Owners report the transmission feels stuck in one gear, with engine RPM rising but road speed not increasing, especially climbing hills.
Multiple owners say dealers could not replicate the fault or find diagnostic codes, so the vehicle was returned without a fix.
In one case the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into Neutral on its own and rolled backward while parked.

When 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2025, latest Sep 23, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Santa FE Hybrid model year

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

20217 (35%)
202213 (35%)
202315 (26%)
20248 (24%)
202518 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area, which is 20% of the 90 total complaints filed for the 2025 model year.
At what mileage do these powertrain problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 3,300 miles, meaning most reports involve nearly new vehicles.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid's transmission or powertrain?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area as of the data update.
Do the complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
What does 'limp mode' mean in these complaints?: Owners describe the vehicle suddenly losing power on the highway and being unable to go faster than about 25-30 mph until the hybrid battery recharges or the car is restarted.