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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 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 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Difference
Total recalls 5 7 Santa Fe has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 111 119 Santa Fe has 8 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 5 / 0 / 3 / 0 8 / 0 / 5 / 0 Santa Fe has 5 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 37 41 Santa Fe has 4 more communications
Recall completion reports 7 31 Santa Fe has 24 more reports
Warranty programs 2 2 Similar
Service campaigns 24 23 Santa Fe has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 6, 2026 Apr 6, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026 Santa Fe has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Tires
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 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 tires repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 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

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Tires: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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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