| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Santa Fe Hybrid Blue Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 MPG | 31 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 79 MPGe (33 MPG) | 72 MPGe (32 MPG) | 76 MPGe (33 MPG) | 31 mi EV (440 mi total) | $1,850 / yr |
| Santa Fe Hybrid Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 31 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 15.5% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 14.7% |
| PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
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