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2024 Hyundai Santa FE Seats Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 156 total for the year
Median mileage
11,300miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE, 6% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,300 miles.

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.

“The rear occupant seat sensor after an update even if there is nothing on the back or on the seat it continues to activate the horn and advising we received a rear occupant alarm. I even deactivate the option and still goes off constantly. I have to leave the car unlocked to avoid the alarm going off.”

NHTSA complaint #11746185, filed 2026-06

“My daughter was sitting down on the middle row and the button to fold the chair down was accidentally pressed. When she screamed bc she was getting smushed I jumped out of the vehicle and pushed the button to stop the chair from folding. Thankfully she was able to lay down sideways or I am sure the outcome would of been worse. She is so traumatized and does not want to even sit in the vehicle any more. She is only 8!!! This is traumatizing as a parent as well. This needs to be fixed !!!”

NHTSA complaint #11728156, filed 2026-03

“The 2024 Caligraphy trim line, has a unique illumination for all dash controls that control; AC, seat heat, seat AC, fan AC, steering wheel heat, ect. Each of these controls are illuminated with a dull Amber color that is impossible to see in bright sunshine, and difficult in all daylight situations. This force the driver to take their eyes off the road to insure proper calibration of each. I confirmed with the sales manager of my serivice dealer Hyundai Nashua ….he drives the same model there is no illumination adjustment that will make the controls visible in sun. …”

NHTSA complaint #11754399, filed 2026-08

“The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the anchor in the third row detached. The vehicle rolled while in the drive position. The vehicle failed to accelerate. While reversing, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on five occasions and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11740884, filed 2026-05, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at the dealer, the transmission became inoperable. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a hole in the front driver's seat. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer declined to service the vehicle or honor the service plan. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11654399, filed 2025-04, 2,600 miles

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026514%
202564%
202496%
202221%
202121%
201921%
201833%
201761%
201631%
201510%
201451%
201391%
201210%
201010%
200931%
200841%
200741%
200611%
200521%
200421%
200310%
200110%

Other parts of the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE

Transmission and drivetrain
45 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
16 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE

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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