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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

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CAROLYN B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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10/29/2026
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Hyundai did not honor its warranty.

My Hyundai experienced numerous intermittent electrical, electronic, and computer-related malfunctions, several of which posed serious safety concerns. Despite extensive written documentation and video evidence of these problems, Hyundai refused to address them under warranty because no diagnostic error codes were generated. Ultimately, I pursued binding arbitration through the BBB AUTO LINE program, which resulted in Hyundai being ordered to buy back my vehicle in July 2026. One particularly alarming incident occurred while driving on the interstate at 9 p.m., when another driver alerted us that our taillights were not working. We pulled over and discovered that the headlights were functioning, but the taillights were not, even though the lighting controls were set to AUTO. The dealership suggested user error, which was not the case. I sought assistance from two Hyundai dealerships. Both explained that Hyundai does not reimburse them for warranty work unless diagnostic error codes are present. None of my vehicle's numerous malfunctions generated such codes. (I doubt there is an error code for all four windows spontaneously rolling down when starting the vehicle!) One dealership acknowledged that the vehicle had "significant electrical issues" but warned that I would be responsible for the costly, time-consuming diagnostic process if no error codes were found. Another dealership actually charged me a $180 diagnostic fee because no codes appeared, despite the vehicle having fewer than 7,000 miles and being under full manufacturer warranty. This is not simply a dealership service issue. In my opinion, it is a manufacturer-level policy issue that effectively allows Hyundai to circumvent its warranty obligations and deserves serious scrutiny. A reimbursement structure that discourages dealers from investigating intermittent problems leaves customers without meaningful warranty protection, even when safety is at stake. I hesitate to recommend Hyundai, not because I believe its vehicles are inherently inferior, but because its dealer reimbursement policies appear to discourage the investigation and repair of legitimate warranty defects. Hyundai's widely advertised warranty was a major reason I purchased the vehicle, yet my experience demonstrated how difficult it can be to obtain the protection that warranty promises. If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, I would strongly encourage you to explore other manufacturers. There are many alternatives across a wide range of prices, and a warranty is only as valuable as the manufacturer's willingness to honor it.
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JOSEPH M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/28/2026
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Good value and reliable.

Have had very good luck with Hyundai.
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Jacquelynn W.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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10/28/2026
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Some clunky features

There are some amazing features- remote start and the heads up display. Blue Link on my phone is amazing!! Driver's side area is clunky and you can't really get to the middle console when driving. The wireless chargers are inconsistent and charge very slowly when they do work
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/28/2026 11:31 AM

Hello Jacquelynn,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc
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Stella L.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2026
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Driving is a pleasure!

We waited and looked a long time before choosing our 2025 Santa Fe Caligraphy and we made the right choice. This SUV has everything we wanted in a vehicle and then some.
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Margaret C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2026
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Great features for value price

Stylish, comfortable and fun to drive
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Ty C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2026
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Note my review

I love the Santa Fe. I would however suggest that attention be given to the front seat seat belt connections. Both the driver and passenger sides spaces are too tight for fastening the seat belts. My wife and both find it difficult to fastening.
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John C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/27/2026
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2025 Caligraphy

A comfortable, good riding/driving car with lots of creature comforts.
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Jody H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/27/2026
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Good car happy with it

Good car happy with it
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James M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/27/2026
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy

The vehicle has had either 3 or 4 recall items. Seems to be a lot compared to the 2021 Santa Fe we previously owned before buying this vehicle. My wife likes the technology included in the vehcle; however, the finger identification for individual drivers does not work. The interior features of the vehicle are very nice. The exterior look of the vehicle is nice but we've had the black trim around the wheel wells pull up around that drivers side rear wheel. It feels like some of the craftmanship and/or exterior finish details have been missed whihc is unfortunate.
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Steve B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2026
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Fantastic drive

I bought the car new I found exceptional value for the options that I chose, and you can't forget the excellent warranty that comes along with Hyundai.
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Marc S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/27/2026
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Great car but hate the tires in rain and snow

This is one of my favorite vehicles. It is so comfortable to drive long distance and fits my entire adult family. I love all the features and the interior detail. However, I own the Calligraphy model and the tires are horrendous in rain or snow to the point that it is scary to drive.
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Kevin J.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/27/2026
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Absolutely LOVE this car!

We only have 1 car and couldn't be happier that we purchased the Santa Fe. Love the bench seat 2nd row amd the 3rd row is awesome when we need it. Plenty of room. Smooth vehicle.
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Brandon K.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/26/2026
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Santa Fe

We love the vehicle
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Michael S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/26/2026
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2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy Fails to Excite

The front seat adjustability is good. The build quality is above average-nothing has broken or fallen off yet (30,000 miles). Performance is frightening, with unexpectedly slow acceleration, endless warnings and distractions. I believe Hyundai provided too many features and failed to ensure all features functioned as intended-esp in the firmware. If everything worked as intended, and importantly, if I could readily disable features I'm not interested in, that would help. These things combine to lower my impression of the vehice's value for the money. I believe a design that uses the vehicle's brakes for cruise control is a mistake as it will lead to early brake failure.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/27/2026 10:51 AM

Hello Michael,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc
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Carla E.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/26/2026
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Many different issues for being a new model

Not what i expected from a new car with so many problems
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/27/2026 07:58 AM

Hello Carla,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc
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Nikki B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/26/2026
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2025 Santa Fe

I was initially happy with my purchase until I realized that the quality is not what I expected. It comes standard with Goodyear tires that are advertised as having a 60,000 mile tread life. At 15,000 miles my tires were at 4/32 and had to be replaced at 18000 miles which is totally unacceptable. I even tried to use the warranty and was told by Goodyear that the warranty doesn't apply to tires that were on the car at purchase. I contacted the dealer and they would not work with me to replace the tires. My dash screen has moments where it freezes or will just be all black. The wireless phone charger doesn't work well; hitting bumps in the road makes it stop charging. The proximity sensor for the door locks doesn't always work. The standard sound system could be better. That being said, it does give a smooth ride, the seats are comfortable and the heat/ac works well. It gets good gas mileage for the size and its pretty :)
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WILLIAM G.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/26/2026
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Great Car

Comfortable, reliable and good MPG. What else do you need?
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Aman C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/23/2026
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Not fit to be sold in America

Continue to have software and ride issues . Two cases launched with Hyundai noth America . Collecting data to take this to the court
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/26/2026 11:03 AM

Hey Aman, thank you for reaching out to us. We were able to verify that your case is currently under review by our corporate investigation team. We would like to encourage you to continue working with your case manager regarding your inquiry into this incident. Thank you. ^cc  
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Robin H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/23/2026
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25 Santa Fe

Wish it was a hybrid. Wish the driver memory, unlocking door, cameras and media system worked better. Rear hatch opening system is incredibly slow. Easy to push buttons accidentally on touch screen.
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James W.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/23/2026
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