2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771150 (filed 10/14/2026): “The ongoing safety defect affecting my leased 2025 hyundai santa fe. this summarizes the facts as discussed, the danger this defect presents, and the urgent need for resolution. summary of the defect since leasing the vehicle, it has intermittently and without warning decelerated to a complete stop…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765440 (filed 09/19/2026): “Nhtsa vehicle safety complaint my 2025 hyundai santa fe has a recurring problem when starting the vehicle. when i start the vehicle, the engine jumps abnormally. i have taken the vehicle to a hyundai dealership multiple times specifically because of this problem. the condition continues to occur, bu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764017 (filed 09/14/2026): “On 3 separate occasions the vehicle has suddenly quit going.twice going through an intersection after taking off. the third time going up hill near my house. the car would only go 10 mph. a message would come up on the dash that reads " transmission system error, check transmission oil immediately.…”
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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