Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 126 | 8 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2024 | 3 | 78 | 3 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2023 | 1 | 209 | 13 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2022 | 5 | 188 | 1 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2021 | 4 | 139 | 2 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2020 | 2 | 111 | 7 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2019 | 3 | 147 | 5 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2018 | 4 | 246 | 6 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 822 | 18 | — | 46 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Santa Fe Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Santa Fe scores 13 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2077 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?+
The Hyundai Santa Fe scores 55/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 29 recall campaigns and 2077 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Santa Fe is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Santa Fe achieved the highest reliability score of 84/100 with 1 recall and 11 complaints.
How many miles does a Santa Fe last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Hyundai Santa Fe owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Santa Fe will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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