2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769015 (filed 10/05/2026): “My 2023 hyundai santa fe calligraphy has experienced transmission problems since it was new and currently has approximately 20,000 miles. i brought it to the dealership approximately three to four times for these concerns, but i was told they could not find a problem or any diagnostic codes. recent…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762417 (filed 09/06/2026): “I own a 2023 hyundai santa fe calligraphy awd equipped with the 2.5l turbo engine and 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. at approximately 39,900 miles, the check-engine light illuminated. hyundai bluelink diagnostics reported powertrain/tcu diagnostic trouble code p1c2d03, identified as a high-pr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756570 (filed 08/12/2026): “Subject: formal dispute: warranty breach and failure to repair – 2023 hyundai santa fe timeline & facts:11/2/25 (~52,000 miles): i officially reported an intermittent loss of power and severe engine revving (up to 7,000 rpm). this created a severe safety hazard when merging and accelerating from an …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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