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 — Power Train (28.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 37 · 28.2% | Recalled | Recall 24V529000 |
| Electrical System | 23 · 17.6% | Recalled | Recall 24V843000 · Recall 25V659000 |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 7.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 10 · 7.6% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 · 6.1% | Recalled | Recall 26V218000 |
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 131 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 24V246000 · 2024 · reported 04/02/2024
An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 24V529000 · 2024 · reported 07/12/2024
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V561000 · 2024 · reported 07/26/2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V843000 · 2024 · reported 11/07/2024
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · 2025 · reported 10/02/2025
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V808000 · 2025 · reported 11/21/2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · 2026 · reported 04/06/2026
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2024 Hyundai Santa Fe purchased new in May 2024. On three occasions since December 2025, while driving, the dashboard went completely black as if the…”NHTSA complaint 11725263 — filed 03/18/2026 · POWER TRAIN
“When making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently exhibits noticeable hesitation and reduced acceleration compared to normal straight-line launches. This has…”NHTSA complaint 11722281 — filed 03/05/2026 · POWER TRAIN
“While driving my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, the vehicle experienced a complete dashboard and system blackout, as if the vehicle shut off and rebooted. This…”NHTSA complaint 11710932 — filed 01/14/2026 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 37 of 131 NHTSA complaints (28.2%), followed by unspecified/other issues (25), electrical system (23), service brakes (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
131 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V246000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 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.
