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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Santa Fe needs more recall homework, Santa Fe has more complaint activity and Santa Fe has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Difference
Total recalls 1 5 Santa Fe has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 193 177 Santa Fe has 16 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 3 / 10 / 0 7 / 1 / 2 / 0 Santa Fe has 13 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 2 Santa Fe has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 61 120 Santa Fe has 59 more communications
Recall completion reports 11 41 Santa Fe has 30 more reports
Warranty programs 12 12 Similar
Service campaigns 6 10 Santa Fe has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 17, 2023 Nov 21, 2024 Santa Fe has newer activity
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 30, 2026 Santa Fe has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 24 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,500 $2,500 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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