2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 239 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 22 to 36 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 239
- Crashes / fires reported
- 10 / 0
- EPA combined
- 22–36 MPG
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Seat BeltsApr 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V218000+
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Back Over PreventionNov 21, 2025 · NHTSA 25V808000+
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Air BagsNov 21, 2025 · NHTSA 25V809000+
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Electrical SystemOct 2, 2025 · NHTSA 25V659000+
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Engine and Engine CoolingAug 26, 2025 · NHTSA 25V549000+
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Electrical System59
- Engine48
- Power Train47
- Unknown or Other43
- Fuel/Propulsion System35
- Forward Collision Avoidance35
- Vehicle Speed Control30
- Tires19
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,800 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the seat belts (Apr 6, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 239 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (59), engine (48), power train (47).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe at 22 to 36 MPG combined (best version: 36 city / 35 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.