More recall homework
2024 Hyundai Santa Fehas more recalls listed.
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
has more recalls listed.
has more complaint records.
Open investigation counts are similar.
may cost less to fuel.
Short answer: Santa Fe needs more recall homework, Santa Fe has more complaint activity, Santa Fe has more severity reports and Santa Fe has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 7 | 1 | Santa Fe has 6 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 119 | 193 | Santa Fe has 74 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 8 / 0 / 5 / 0 | 10 / 3 / 10 / 0 | Santa Fe has 10 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 41 | 61 | Santa Fe has 20 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 31 | 11 | Santa Fe has 20 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 2 | 12 | Santa Fe has 10 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 23 | 6 | Santa Fe has 17 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Apr 6, 2026 | Mar 17, 2023 | Santa Fe has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | May 29, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | Santa Fe has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 23 combined MPG | 24 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,600 | $2,500 | Santa Fe about $100 less |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 2 | Similar |