2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On October 9, 2026, a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy with approximately 2,702 miles experienced abnormal braking and severe jerking/vibration while being driven at low speed in a parking lot. The brake pedal had to be pressed all the way down to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The tow truck driver independently experienced the same braking behavior while handling the vehicle. Multiple warning indicators appeared simultaneously, including ABS, brake system, electronic stability control, and driver assistance warnings. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770318, filed 2026-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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