2025 Hyundai Santa Fe VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE has good reliability. There are 6 recalls and 109 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE. Severity signals include 6 crash-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (21), Unknown Or Other (16), Vehicle Speed Control (14).
Santa-FE reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Electrical System21
- Unknown Or Other16
- Vehicle Speed Control14
- Power Train12
- Forward Collision Avoidance12
- Visibility Wiper7
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Test infotainment system for freezing or blank screens
- Inspect tires for sidewall bubbles or premature wear
- Check for transmission shudder or failure to shift
- Verify functionality of forward collision avoidance and driver assistance systems
- Ensure 12V battery holds charge and vehicle starts reliably
- Test wipers and windshield for streaking or cracks
- Check for unexpected braking or acceleration issues
2025 Santa-FE recalls (4)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Santa-FE. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- AIR BAGSNHTSA 25V809000Nov 21, 2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
- BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V808000Nov 21, 2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V659000Oct 2, 2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 25V549000Aug 26, 2025
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Used-market value
2025 Hyundai Santa-FE resale snapshot
Listing benchmarks establish a market range; trim, mileage, condition, title history and prior damage determine what one vehicle is worth.
2025 Hyundai Santa-FE on the road
128,400 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
How the 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE stacks up against rivals
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Reliability verdict for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
With an 80/100 reliability score against an 82/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE lands slightly below the class norm. That points to generally solid performance, but not a standout result, and it suggests buyer risk is modestly higher than typical for the segment based on the available data.
Issue reports are not concentrated in a single system. They spread across electrical faults, speed-control functions, forward-collision avoidance, and the powertrain, with a meaningful share also falling into “unknown or other,” which reduces clarity on dominant failure patterns. The recall count is elevated, indicating more factory-corrected items than you’d expect in a limited-recall year.
Overall, the data supports a moderate reliability risk level.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
With an 80/100 reliability score against an 82/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Santa-FE lands slightly below the class norm. That points to generally solid performance, but not a standout result, and it suggests buyer risk is modestly higher than typical for the segment based on the available data.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
4 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
The most-reported 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problem areas are: Electrical System (21), Unknown Or Other (16), Vehicle Speed Control (14).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.