2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: 5 recalls, 134 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #25V549000 · 2025 · 29 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V659000 · 2025 · 135,386 vehicles
What's wrong: The b+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly May be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Why it matters: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V808000 · 2025 · 143,472 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V809000 · 2025 · 258 vehicles
What's wrong: The side curtain air bags May not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Why it matters: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #26V218000 · 2026 · 294,448 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver and passenger seat belt anchors May detach.
Why it matters: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (28): the most common themes are noise or vibration (5), stalls / loses power (5).
- Electrical (28): the most common themes are electrical failure (11), warning light on (9), stalls / loses power (8).
- Transmission & drivetrain (21): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (9), stalls / loses power (6), warning light on (6).
- Forward collision avoidance (20): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4).
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 134 owner complaints, ranking #23 of 26 Santa Fe model years for complaints (well below the 295 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (87 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 10,024 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (153 complaints, 7 recalls), 2026 (36 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (28), electrical (28), transmission & drivetrain (21).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (AM-S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.