MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Hyundai Santa Fe Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 3,261 total NHTSA owner complaints and 45 federal recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Best Santa Fe Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Santa Fe Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Santa Fe | 5.6 / 10 | 126(11/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Santa Fe | 5.1 / 10 | 137(11.9/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Santa Fe | 6.1 / 10 | 204(17.7/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Santa Fe | 5.3 / 10 | 193(16.8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Santa Fe | 5.7 / 10 | 164(14.3/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Santa Fe | 5.5 / 10 | 203(17.7/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Santa Fe | 5.2 / 10 | 192(16.7/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Santa Fe | 6.6 / 10 | 108(9.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Santa Fe | 3.8 / 10 | 951(82.7/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Santa Fe | 6.2 / 10 | 235(20.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Santa Fe | 5.9 / 10 | 254(22.1/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Santa Fe | 3.7 / 10 | 494(43/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |