Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (34.6% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 66 · 34.6% | Investigation closed | DP22003 |
| Power Train | 30 · 15.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 24 · 12.6% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 14 · 7.3% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 12 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 191 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V715000 · 2018 · reported 10/11/2018
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · 2023 · reported 03/17/2023
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“For the past month my car has been stalling in traffic. The car stalls and then turns back on a few seconds later. It also…”NHTSA complaint 11578525 — filed 03/20/2024 · ENGINE
“My Santa Fe developed difficulty starting beginning the afternoon of February 18. While waiting in stop-and-go traffic to park for a sporting event, the ISG…”NHTSA complaint 11574513 — filed 02/28/2024 · ENGINE
“There is a system in the car that starts and stops engine, supposedly only at lights to save on fuel. Mine has stopped in the…”NHTSA complaint 11572183 — filed 02/15/2024 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 66 of 191 NHTSA complaints (34.6%), followed by unspecified/other issues (46), power train (30), electrical system (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V715000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
