Hyundai SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
18,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 47 complaints (23.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 25.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 19.1% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 17.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.4% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 6.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
Electrical System: 11; Engine: 9; Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Power Train: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Lane Departure: Assist: 5; Steering: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 43 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2021: 1; 2022: 7; 2023: 10; 2024: 12; 2025: 10; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11515777 · 2023-04-06 (April 6, 2023)
The accident took place on February 13 at approximately 7:40 a.m. My wife (the primary driver of the vehicle) had just dropped my son off at school and was pulling the vehicle into our garage as she has done at least four times a day since we purchased it in February 2022 for use as our primary family vehicle. She pulled into the garage, came to a complete stop, pressed the “Park” button and confirmed that the vehicle was in park, and removed her foot from the brake. The vehicle then lurched forward and collided with a storage cube adjacent to …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11515777 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11527845 · 2023-06-20 (June 20, 2023)
I was driving on a road approaching a right turn to enter into my neighborhood that has a 3 way intersection where only cars exiting the neighborhood have a stop sign. I turned my right turn signal on as I began to slow down and approach the turn (without stopping as there is no stop sign for my path). As I was about 1/4 way into the turn, an alert for either lane keep assist or driver assistance warning appeared and the steering wheel suddenly could not turn and I was forced to drive straight. Luckily, there was no car waiting at the stop sign…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11527845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11449369 · 2022-01-29 (January 29, 2022)
2022 santa fe PHEV Pebble or road debris punctured inverter cooling radiator causing to leak out. Quality or design flaw ? If happens and driver is unaware until too late, entire inverter system could be ruined or possible battery fire. Took to dealer for repair. ~1600.00$ Non covered repair cost. Warning light went on, who's to say caught it in time to prevent worse damage to inverter / battery pack
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11449369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466134 · 2022-05-25 (May 25, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started jerking. The contact was driving uphill when the jerking occurred. The vehicle functionality of switching from the electric hybrid mode to the engine failed, and the vehicle lost motive and electrical power. The contact was able to glide down the hill safely. The hybrid system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed a failure with the hybrid switching over the engine. The v…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11466134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11476627 · 2022-07-30 (July 30, 2022)
Car's power steering has suddenly stopped working twice while I was driving. -- First time occurred on 7/24/2022. I was driving approximately 30 mph at the time. I was able to retain control of car and safely park. When steering stopped working, steering light illuminated red. I also got warnings about lane-keeping assist and blind spot detection features. According to Hyundai customer portal, car recorded the following DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes): -- * C168886 (System: CHASSIS; Sub-System: LKAS) * C240162 (System: CHASSIS; Sub-System: …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11476627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11509902 · 2023-03-02 (March 2, 2023)
When Lane Follow Assist(LFA) is engaged, the vehicle is expected to steer itself following lane markings. eg: in freeways. Even when engaged, at certain times, the vehicle disengages this feature possibly to due to failure to detect lanes or due to any other issues. This disengagement happens without any audible notice to the driver. All that happens is a very small icon in the console turning white from green. This can be easily missed as it can be easily hidden behind the steering wheel. Moreover, it's not safe to keep looking into the consol…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11509902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11674817 · 2025-07-20 (July 20, 2025)
I have taken my Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 PHEV under warranty for a fix of being in reverse, the function not working, the car revs aggressively not in gear and then put it in park and the car aggressively jolts forward in park like a hard gear change. Hyundai replaced pcm and said it was fine. I took car and immediately noticed grinding noises and straight back to Hyundai. They claim it's fine. Today same issue with reversing and aggressive car jolting. Hyundai is going to take it back tomorrow. I do not feel safe in this vehicle. It felt like the…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11674817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11603359 · 2024-07-19 (July 19, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, the transmission would only shift into neutral and would not shift into any other gear. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The contact activated the parking brake to exit the vehicle safely. The contact stated prior to the failure, the vehicle had failed to shift into reverse; however, the failure was self-corrected. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated an independent m…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11603359 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11716866 · 2026-02-09 (February 9, 2026)
This is a 2022 Santa Fe PHEV with just 33k miles on it. While driving on freeway, vehicle displayed warning sign for "Check Hybrid System" and the Check Engine light and Battery light switched on. Sensing a loss of power with the acceleration, I managed to get off the freeway and had to get the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership. Once they checked the vehicle, they reported they had to recalibrate the HSG resolver motor and claimed the issue was now fixed. I collected the vehicle back from the dealership and to my horror, on the drive back…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11716866 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11565471 · 2024-01-14 (January 14, 2024)
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. In November 2023 I was involved in a accident where the front collision…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11565471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441023 · 2021-11-19 (November 19, 2021)
New vehicle purchased 10/15/21 form Lester Glen Hyundai in Toms River NJ. After two weeks and 1100 miles car started leaking gasoline on garage floor, street and driveway at rate of approx one drop every two seconds. Called closest Hyundai dealer (Burns Hyundai), both dealerships said appointments were three weeks out, scheduled on 12/1 with Burns. Stated this was a hazerdous waste spill and extremem safety hazzard but dealers made no other offer of help. Before filing complaint called Hyundai corp and they told me they would escalate but wou…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11755321 · 2026-08-06 (August 6, 2026)
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, confirming the exact symptom “the gasoline engine continues running after the vehicle is switched off.” the vehicle is on and your burn fuel and if the fuel tank is full then some major issue may occur.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11755321 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2022: 5; 2023: 2