2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid
Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Motor kW
- 67EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 111 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 440 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 129 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 3.4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,037 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 194
- Reported injuries
- 15
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
- POWER TRAIN14%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- ENGINE12%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
- SERVICE BRAKES7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 286 total.
Hyundai Santa Fe: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
62 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 5, 2026POWER TRAIN26-AT-005H TSB
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivability and judder symptoms. Some 8WDCTs (indicated by a new part number) received an updated clutch spring. The correct TCU software update must be matched with the correct corresponding 8WDCT hardware, otherwise, drivability concerns may occur
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-GI-002H TSB
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.
Apr 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER26-BD-002H TSB
Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use and is valid for original and subsequent owners. The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by
Apr 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER26-BD-002H DN
Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
Apr 18, 2026ENGINE26-EE-003H TSB
Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during
Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno
Mar 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERZ09 OL
Certain 2021 – 2023 model year Santa Fe, 2021 – 2023 model year Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022 – 2023 model year Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, the warranty coverage for the horn assemblies under these conditions has been extended to 10 years/ 120,000 miles from the dat
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.