2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%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 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“on the freeway and along side another car and emergency breaking activation warning. Happened 2 times in a month. Car swerved but I was able to control it. I was doing about 65 mph in each case.”
NHTSA complaint #11589599, filed 2024-05“While operating the vehicle, the cruise control turns off without any warning. The warning messages that come up only after the cruise control is turned off by the vehicle state Smart cruise conditions not met and forward safety system disabled. Radar blocked . This disables the vehicle from utilizing cruise control in any manner. This happened on the highway with the cruise set at 72 mph, with a semi truck right behind my vehicle in moderate traffic! The semi slammed brakes on and after initial shock, I was able to accelerate the vehicle somewhat to avoid a collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699000, filed 2025-11“On several occasions, the Automatic Emergency Braking System engages even though there is no evidence of a dangerous situation or imminent crash. It usually occurs during highway driving or at speeds over 40mph. In each case the brakes engage, the steering tightens, the AEBS notification appears on the dashboard and an alarm sounds. After a few seconds, the brakes and steering return to normal. This occurs even when there is no evident traffic issues. I googled the situation and found that other drivers of this car have had similar problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543477, filed 2023-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
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.
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