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Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In HybridModel year report

2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined (gas only), 1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid AWD · 33 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (4) and fuel system (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Well i have this a year and the horn went a month ago. I also have a hyundai Kona 2022 and it has had the horn replaced twice. Its a common issue with hyundai and safety issue especially where we drive in a city full of new college students from out of town snd people make erratic moves and safety concerns. It is a required part on a car and now this will be the 3rd time i need to replace it”

NHTSA complaint #11615108, filed 2024-09

Forward collision avoidance: “My horn isn't working as designed but when I push on steering wheel feels like it's cracking or breaking behind it. My front axels from factory were out of balance causing a vehicle vibration from 80+km/hr. Dealer thought it was tires not driveline. Different dealer diagnosed it as both axels in front. Issue was repaired once parts were available. Vibration still is evident but think its tires. Trying to get hyundai to replace tires now as its consequential damage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11565471, filed 2024-01

Fuel system: “While on the highway my car lost power, gradually slowing down to a stall. I was able to safely park on the side of the road. I got the car to a nearby dealership that kept it for 10 days. The dealership said that the problem was code P2118 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range/Performance) that the air flap was frozen stuck shut and the engine was disabled on the freeway in order to prevent damage. The resolution was waited for it to thaw and cleared the code . The dealer has a service bulletin and a software update but it did not resolve the safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718953, filed 2026-02

Other or unknown: “The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid. Purchased new in January 2024. It currently has 40,087 miles. My wife and I were traveling were traveling at the posted speed limit when we heard a loud bank. The operation of the vehicle was not effected. Upon inspection, we saw the the glass sun roof had blown out of the roof of the vehicle. We took the vehicle to the local Hyundai dealer for repair under the 5 yr 60,000 mile warranty. We were told it was not covered.”

NHTSA complaint #11770614, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 62,800 miles.

33%0–100%10–2533%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20232024920252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid AWD1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic333233 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20232128,0002—33—Too new
2022274,0005—33Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 4.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid (Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 33 mpg combined, 33 city and 32 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 62,800 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.