RoadVitals

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, most frequently naming the electrical and engine categories. 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Engine150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 28, 2026

own a 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL, VIN [XXX], purchased new. On XXX with only 345 miles on the odometer, the vehicle began making a very loud chainsaw-like noise while I was driving in [XXX] at low speed at the same time, the check engine light and a red hybrid system warning light appeared on the instrument cluster. I stopped driving the vehicle immediately because I was concerned about safety and further damage. The vehicle was towed to Jenkins Hyundai in [XXX], on XXX. Because the vehicle could not be driven, I paid about $150 for a rideshare home to [XXX]. On XXX the dealership told me its shop foreman had confirmed the hybrid starter generator must be replaced, and that the repair would be covered by the factory warranty. The dealer said the grinding noise was consistent with this fault. The vehicle was out of service from [XXX to still in the shop. I have photos of the warning lights and odometer, the tow and rideshare receipts, and the dealership's written diagnosis. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11774251
Incident
Oct 25, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

26-EM-016H TSB

ENGINE

Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operation, depending on driving conditions and mileage, and this procedure should only be performed when deemed necessary based on inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle as outlined in TSB 26-EM-015H, Engine Oil Consumption – Inspection & Repair Guidelines, or the latest revision.

26-EM-015H TSB

ENGINE

Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and maintenance history. Hyundai recommends following the prescribed maintenance schedule and periodically checking the engine oil level using the dipstick to maintain proper engine oil level.

26-01-069H DCS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a condition where a DTC triggered in the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) cannot be cleared, even after the cause has been corrected.

26-01-069H TSB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a condition where a DTC triggered in the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) cannot be cleared, even after the cause has been corrected. This bulletin provides instructions to perform an HPCU software update to correct this condition.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027Viewing100—
2026213058.1
20251123056.5
2024374052.0
2023581038.4
2022374154.4
2021203144.3

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.