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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD (2025)
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65 complaints
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specs.engine_size1.6L
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmission6 speed automatic
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
specs.combined_mpg36 MPG
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product.price$44,700–$55,500$28,650–$37,500$32,375–$36,075
specs.engine_capacity1.6L2L2L2L2.5L2.5L
specs.fuel_typeRegularPremiumRegularRegular Gas and ElectricityRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
specs.transmission6 speed automaticAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AM-S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)Automatic (AV-S6)
specs.body_typeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDLarge CarsMidsize CarsSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid FWD offers a compelling blend of efficiency and practicality for your daily drives. With its impressive combined MPG and a robust hybrid system, this SUV is designed to minimize fuel stops and maximize your journeys.

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  • Excellent combined MPG
  • No recalls on record
  • Clean complaint history
  • Spacious SUV dimensions
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  • 65 complaints on record
product.complaints_section65 total
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2025 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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Less than 10 month old Santa Fe Calligraphy suddenly started flashing warning signs like Check Drivers Assistance System, Check Headlight LED, Check door assistance system. It comes on randomly, sometimes when the car is running, sometimes when the car is stopped. It flashes these warnings rapidly. When it is going on, the side view cameras stop working. One time when this was happening, I was at a stop light and it automatically went to park. It has happened multiple times so far. I have 2 children ages [XXX] and [XXX] that I drive around with and am concerned about safety. I have taken it to two different service centers at 2 different dealerships based on recommendation from Hyundai and they have not been able to replicate the problem hence they can't find the diagnostics of what is wrong. We have opened a case with Hyundai. The case number is XXX The case manager is [XXX] [XXX] I have taken videos of it whenever it has happened. I am not sure how to upload it as your documentations only allow photos. I am sharing the photos with you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2025 ENGINE
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The vehicle has gone into a limp mode unexpectedly while driving on the highway at 60+ mph. The car immediately stopped driving and went into limp mode and cannot go over 30 mph. It was taken to a service dealer. They could not replicate the problem, therefore the vehicle was given back as undiagnosed. This next incident occurred and almost caused an accident, and that was on, again driving on the beltway around Columbus, OH. The car went from 70 mph to 30 mph. The vehicle stayed at 25 to 30 mph the entire time. Could not get it to do anything else. Drove cautiously on the side of the road and got to the dealership after driving 30 minutes at 25 mph. Dealership ended up saying the transmission needed replaced. It has been at the dealer for 3 weeks waiting on a transmission
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2025 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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The car went from 70 miles an hour to 25 miles an hour all of a sudden on the highway and then would not allow to accelerate afterwards. Battery stopped charging and we had to stop it multiple times to get it to continue to drive no faults or issue on the dashboard.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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There is a severe and dangerous lag in acceleration when trying to merge into traffic. Praying the accelerator all the way down often result in the car not responding for a second or two before kicking into gear. This is significant when trying to merge onto a highway or onto a cross street with incoming traffic.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2025 SEAT BELTS
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The dealer is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time. It’s been two months with no fix and my family’s safety is in jeopardy.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 16 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 90. 13 data points. v3 scoring.
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