2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Fuelpropulsion System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
8 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
Fuel injectors are bad. The car misfires, I smell gas, runs rough. They fixed one the second week of December 2025. I had the same symptoms when my light came on again on December 23,2025, they said they couldn’t find anything and gave me the car back. On January 3, my engine light came on again, I had warnings sent to my email and phone app about potential engine failures they said today ( 1/6/26) that it was another fuel injector and was told they would not replace the rest until they went out. When I asked them how safe I would be on an upcoming trip, I was told to just check the car every day before I go!
From a complete stop when pressing the accelerator, the vehicle does nothing. This can last 1 second or in longer episodes it can last 4-5 seconds. No lights on the dash. It’s random and happens sporadically. But when it’s bad, you have enough lag to count to 5 and turn on the hazards
At 22000 miles wheel speed sensor went out, all control system shut down and car became unstable. At 44000 miles fuel injector went out, was driving on freeway and car started shaking and losing power, then in parking lot would not start at all, had to be towed to dealer. This is way to many breakdowns for a car with such low mileage.
The accelerator stuck and the vehicle crashed. The vehicle is totaled. It happened [XXX]. No one has yet inspected the vehicle. I notified Hyundai about 5 days ago. The phone number of the towing company is 516 433 1011. The following link is a YouTube video of the accident: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
First- it has been reported to dealer at least twice when car was in for other service. They said they could not reproduce. When speeding back up from a stop on near stop, especially in a right turn, the engine will not accelerate. After a second or two it finally takes off. During this time, I fear getting hit by another vehicle, either from behind or to the side. It is very scary and puts me and my passengers at great risk! There was no warning indication at all. The date mentioned was the most recent time, but the issue has been happening since the car was brand new. Again, NO help from the dealer.
There is an extreme amount of hesitation/delay from when you depress the accelerator and when the vehicle accelerates. I have had multiple incidences (both from a complete stop and while already moving) where I depress the accelerator and there is a concerning amount of lag time before the vehicle initiates movement. This has almost led to multiple accidents. This defect happens in all drive modes. This issue appears to have gotten worse over the time we have owned the vehicle. We did not notice this issue earlier on. We bought the vehicle brand new in Dec. 23.
Several times lately of extended crank. Saturday evening, car had been parked for 4 hours, did remote start and had extended crank of about 2 seconds. Car ran for about 3 minutes before we left. We left home and hit main road, tried to accelerate and vehicle seemed to go into limp mode. Would keep cutting the fuel out if tried to accelerate even above 40 mph. No check engine light came on. Put in neutral, could not get above about 3500 rpm. Vehicle was in smart mode where decides which mode to be in (normal, fuel economy or sport), when would try to accelerate it would try to change to sport as it knew power was not there. Was on a 6 lane highway and could not get up to speed. Finally was able to pull to side of road, shut engine off, waited a few seconds, restarted and...
Stopped at left turn lane light. Light turns green and vehicle engine revolutions increase as I press on gas pedal but car does not move. Cars behind me lean on their horns and take evasive maneuvers to go around me. Car finally goes very slowly and transmission disengages in middle of left turn leaving vehicle in middle of intersection with oncoming traffic. Luckily everyone stopped and vehicle very slowly moved through the intersection to side of road. Vehicle is brand new and in my possession less than 48 hours. Vehicle is at dealership for troubleshooting.
Other 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
51 complaints
Power Train
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical System
26 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
17 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
7 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecmsoftware
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpersactive Shuttersgrill
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint