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2023 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2023 Hyundai Santa FE2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
NHTSA complaints20219
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)4523
Investigations00
Crash reports111
Fire reports30
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)24–3233
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai Santa FEHyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
Power Train412
Electrical System345
Forward Collision Avoidance344
Engine352
Service Brakes212
Vehicle Speed Control142
Visibility/wiper112
Fuel/propulsion System103

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling160
Loss of power110
Vibration / shaking100
Check engine light90
Hesitation / surging70
2023 Hyundai Santa FE
2023 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.