Hyundai Santa Fe Driver-assist systems problems
114 of the 1,968 complaints about the Hyundai Santa Fe (5.8%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.0× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2025 model (28, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 32 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 35 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “cruise”, “sunglasses”, “control”, “attention warning” and “system”. 4 of these reports (3.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 32 · Previous 12 months: 35
Common terms in reports
- cruise47
- sunglasses17
- control57
- attention warning15
- system61
- eyes17
What owners report
Our vehicle has twice gone from parking to drive and moved on its own! Both times almost running over my wife
The contact owned a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The contact stated while coming out of a parking space and driving approximately 5 MPH, he got distracted and crashed into a parking lot light pole.
Occasionally the cruise control will go off. Sometimes it will reset itself & other times, the driver has to initiate. I reported to the Hyundai Manuf. last yr. & also had 2 separate dealers take a look & problem has not been resolved.
I am submitting a second and more urgent safety complaint regarding the Driver Monitoring and Driver Assistance systems in my vehicle.
I am reporting severe safety risks and inspection fraud on my AWD 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN: [XXX]) caused by Universal Hyundai in Orlando.
First Failure occurred 7 months after purchase at 5,270 miles on August 1, 2024. The vehicle suddenly went into "Limp Mode" abruptly decelerating to 25 mph with a non-responsive gas pedal.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Engine657
- Interior & equipment236
- Transmission / powertrain233
- Electrical209
- Body & structure140
- Brakes116
- Driver-assist systems114
- Airbags & seat belts72
- Fuel system50
- Wheels, tires & suspension50
Hyundai Santa Fe problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Related reading
- Phantom braking and other driver-assist complaints: what goes wrong and which models draw the most reportsHow automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise and lane keeping produce false alarms, why some models generate far more reports, what NHTSA has investigated, and what to test before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe?
114 of the 1,968 complaints about the Hyundai Santa Fe (5.8%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.0× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2025 model (28, 13% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Santa Fe Driver-assist systems problems?
No recall campaign addresses Driver-assist systems for the tracked model years.