2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 100 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β showing 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 100 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa Fe
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 100
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 24
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Electrical Faults, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
Inspection Focus
- Investigate uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and AEB systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Investigate uncategorized issues by requesting detailed service records.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and AEB systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission and drivetrain before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe are concentrated in uncategorized issues, electrical faults, and forward collision avoidance systems. A recurring theme appears to be problems with the automatic emergency braking and transmission/drivetrain. Buyers may want to inspect these areas closely.
- Uncategorized Issues account for the highest number of complaints at 24.
- Electrical Faults are the second most reported component with 19 complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB has 17 complaints, indicating a potential pattern.
- Transmission/Drivetrain issues are reported in 13 complaints.
- Tire Issues and Visibility/Wiper problems are also notable with 12 and 10 complaints respectively.
- Uncategorized Issues
- Electrical Faults
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
All 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 24 | β | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | β | β | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 17 | β | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | β | β | β | |
| Tire Issues | 12 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 1 | β | β | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Brake System | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 2 | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | β | β | |
| Equipment | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | β | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
My car has 11,000 miles and there is a bulge in the sidewall on the front passenger side. I did not hit a curb or pothole to cause this damage.Multiple people have complained of this same defect in their Hyundai Santa Fe around the same mileage.
On two occasions, five months apart, the windshield cracked for no apparent reason. No foreign object hit the windshield. The replacement was NOT a generic. If was a Hyundai OEM. Two cracks, which spread over the windshield is not βnormalβ, in my opinion. Thank you
The vehicle has two display panels, molded into a single frame. There is an infotainment panel on the right that handles music, maps, and phone interaction. There is an instrument panel on the left. The infotainment panel has not issues. The instrument panel blanks out for 3 - β¦
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated while the accelerator pedal was only lightly depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the pedβ¦
The vehicle intermittently fails to reverse properly, hesitates, jerks, and at times locks despite no obstruction present. This occurs during normal use and creates a serious safety concern, particularly when backing out of parking spaces or into traffic. In addition, the vehiclβ¦
Since I bought the car the forward attention warning goes off constantly. Iβve taken it to the dealership multiple times. They took off my eztag, stated it was blocking my camera. This is not the issue. Now there are 56 cars ahead of mine. This will be the 3rd time for the exact β¦
The driver attention warning incorrectly emits loud alarms, a coffee cup icon, and suggests the driver take a break. These warning alarms are not based on any discernable lack of attention, erratic driving, etc. They are RANDOM and ongoing, and when they begin, they repeat every β¦
P245/45/21 pirelli scorpion AS NCS sidewall on 3 tires has large bubble after 14,600 miles. Hyundai dealer advised of findings. Replaced tires at my cost. Many problems reported on this issue for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Calligraphy model. No other tires options available to fixβ¦
The tire sidewall developed a bubble in it. The tire is only 3 months old.
Tire sidewalk had a bubble in it after 6 months of use and normal wear and tear. Pirella extra load radial tubeless R85133 255/45 R20 105v MS
Pirella extra load radial tubeless R85133 255/45 R20 105v MS I have had two tires from this same line that has sidewalk bubbles and two tires that have completely been blown out all within one year... four tires in one year with problems.
While I was driving on the highway, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) related to the blind-spot safety system appeared.
The 2nd-row seats in the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy feature motorized recline and folding functions. My testing reveals a significant safety flaw: the motorized "Seat Slide Forward" and "Rear Cargo Fold Down" buttons do not appear to have functioning pinch sensors aβ¦
There is a terrible squeaking noise coming from the steering column. It feels like the car is unsafe to drive
Vehicle exhibits delayed deceleration after releasing accelerator. Engine RPM remains elevated for several seconds, causing the vehicle to continue applying power unexpectedly. Issue began after recent repair and was not present before. Condition is intermittent but reproducible β¦
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the button was pressed to fold the second row passenger seat while the [XXX] daughter was still seated. During the incident, the electronic folding seat began to fold down onto the daughβ¦
I am writing because my local Hyundai dealer is failing to make the repair in a timely manner consistent with what my recall notice stated, and is requiring that I make TWO trips to Hyundai in order to get this NECESSARY recall work completed. Meanwhile, if the camera fails, it cβ¦
Traveling in a 55 zone on Rt 27 and my vehicle lost power and said pull over and charge vehicle with engine on. I did this once and the battery went up to half way charge then I could start to drive again. Less than a half a mile up the road climbing a good size hill by the towβ¦
255/45R20 We had a front driver tire get a bubble on our way to Florida. Had it replaced in [XXX] . On our trip back we had a blowout to the passenger front on XX just outside of [XXX] , in a very vulnerable area on the left side of the road. Called Hyundai SOS and they had AAA β¦
This complaint goes with my issue 11727421. After I replaced my driver from in [XXX] , my passenger front blew out on XX entrance ramp from the expressway north of [XXX] . Called [XXX] and AAA took us to [XXX] . Replaced tire next day. Two tire failures on the same trip! This β¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?βΎ
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 100 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
#1: Uncategorized Issues (24 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (19 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (17 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 100 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. A major recall area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.