2023 Hyundai Santa FE Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 200 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no…”NHTSA complaint 11647907 — filed 03/12/2025
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the message "Shifter System Malfunction - Service Immediately" was displayed…”NHTSA complaint 11634425 — filed 01/06/2025
“Automobile approached and stopped at stop sign. When accelerator pressed to continue, car remained in place, shuddering (as if transmission were slipping),and making significant noise…”NHTSA complaint 11632758 — filed 12/27/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE: 40 of 200 complaints on file (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?
200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
