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2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. This model year has 100 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

100
Complaints
5
Crashes
β€”
Fires
4
Injuries
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Deaths
5
Recalls

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Worst 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
24
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

#2
19
complaints

Electrical Faults

#3
17
complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues24β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults19β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB17β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain13β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues12β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper101β€”β€”
Engine Problems8β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration7β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues5β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure4β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects4β€”β€”β€”
Brake System4β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures3β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System3β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions22β€”β€”
Structural Problems21β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues22β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility1β€”β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Tire IssuesApr 27, 2026

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.

Uncategorized IssuesApr 24, 2026

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 β€œnormal”, in my opinion. Thank you

Electrical FaultsApr 22, 2026

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 - …

Unintended AccelerationApr 22, 2026

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 ped…

Suspension FailuresApr 22, 2026

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 vehicl…

Electrical FaultsApr 19, 2026

Since I bought the car the forward attention warning goes off constantly. I’ve 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 …

Uncategorized IssuesApr 18, 2026

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 …

Tire IssuesApr 15, 2026

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 fix…

Tire IssuesApr 13, 2026

The tire sidewall developed a bubble in it. The tire is only 3 months old.

Tire IssuesApr 13, 2026

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

Tire IssuesApr 13, 2026

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.

Lane DepartureApr 13, 2026

While I was driving on the highway, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) related to the blind-spot safety system appeared.

Seat-Related IssuesApr 12, 2026

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 a…

Steering DefectsApr 11, 2026

There is a terrible squeaking noise coming from the steering column. It feels like the car is unsafe to drive

Transmission / DrivetrainApr 6, 2026

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 …

Seat-Related IssuesApr 3, 2026

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 daugh…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 31, 2026

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 c…

Engine ProblemsMar 30, 2026

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 tow…

Tire IssuesMar 27, 2026

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 …

Tire IssuesMar 27, 2026

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 …

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Recalls for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

5 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

25V549000Invalid Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

25V659000Feb 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

25V808000Invalid Date
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

25V809000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

26V218000Jun 4, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 100 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (24 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?β–Ύ

#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?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?β–Ύ

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 100 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The largest issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?β–Ύ

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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