2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 23% of its 210 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 1,404 miles. No engine-related recall is currently listed for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 48
- 23% of 210
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 1,404 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power or deceleration at highway speed, sometimes with a check-engine warning and an 'Engine System Emergency' dealer message on the infotainment screen.
- Some describe elevated idle RPM that recurs repeatedly even with the brake pedal depressed, occurring multiple times within days or months of ownership.
- Several report throttle hesitation or a delay where RPM rises but power is not transferred to the wheels for several seconds, especially when merging or accelerating.
- Others describe the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly at a full stop with Auto Hold engaged, without the gas pedal being pressed, in one case leading to a collision.
- A few owners report dashboard warning lights flashing along with a total loss of acceleration while driving, requiring the vehicle to be coasted to a stop and restarted.
When 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 23, 2022, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe, which is 23% of the 210 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2023 Santa Fe engine.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 1,404 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
- The data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the reports in this area, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2023 Santa Fe compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2023 Santa Fe's 23% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than many other model years, including 2017 at 73% and 2012 at 75%.