2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid

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City
33
MPGe
Highway
32
MPGe
Combined
33
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
440 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
44.0
City 42.0 / Hwy 47.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 440 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 44.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
33
Hwy
32
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
111 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
44 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
42 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
47 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
188
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems189 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 189 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include power train, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
36
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
36
Engine
34
Electrical System
31
Brakes
21
Visibility / Wipers
14
Speed Control
11
Fuel System
10

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Power Train: 36 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 36 complaints, Engine: 34 complaints, Electrical System: 31 complaints, Brakes: 21 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 14 complaints, Speed Control: 11 complaints, Fuel System: 10 complaints.

21
Crashes Reported
7
Fires Reported
22
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 11/14/2025ODI#11699416
Component/System: Automatic Emergency Braking / Forward Collision-Avoidance (AEB/FCA) system and/or Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. What happened…
EngineFiled: 06/03/2025ODI#11664508
Engine died suddenly at various speeds and a beeping alarm was activated along with the Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine), Engine Oil Pressure, and Charging System warning lights on the instrument …
Power TrainFiled: 03/13/2025ODI#11648250
The car has shut down unexpectedly for at least six times while driving at roads and highways. When this happens, engine stalls and nothing works and all alarms and check lights turn on and activate…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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