2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Common Problems
Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Brake System Failure at Low Speeds
12complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails to stop the vehicle at low speeds, causing the car to jerk and accelerate uncontrollably.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Driver Attention Warning System Malfunction
8complaintsHigh severityOtherThe system frequently triggers alerts even when the driver is attentive, causing distraction and reducing confidence in the vehicle’s safety systems.
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Electrical System Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe digital instrument cluster and infotainment system frequently experience blackouts or flickering, affecting visibility and safety.
Related recalls: 24V843000, 25V659000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system frequently malfunctions, sounding false alarms or failing to function properly.
Related recalls: 24V843000, 25V659000
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Seat Belt Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat belts malfunction, unbuckling on their own or failing to release properly, posing a safety risk in emergencies.
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Digital Instrument Panel Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe digital instrument panel flickers, goes black, or displays warning lights, leading to loss of important vehicle information during operation.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V843000, 25V659000
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Windshield Cracking and Wiper Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield cracks for no apparent reason, and the wipers make loud noises and leave the windshield dirty frequently.
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Suspension Shuddering
2complaintsLow severitySuspensionThe vehicle experiences shuddering and jerking during acceleration, affecting ride quality and stability.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Tire Deflation Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple instances of tires deflating on their own, causing sudden loss of pressure and potential loss of control.
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Unintended Rollaway
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly rolls away while in park, posing a significant safety risk to occupants and surrounding vehicles.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.