Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe with documented seatbelts problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented seatbelts issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe seatbelts problems

severe Owners of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →

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Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$500

seatbelts complaints on the Hyundai Santa Fe, by model year
Model year	seatbelts complaints
2021 Santa Fe	3
2023 Santa Fe	3
2024 Santa Fe	5
2025 Santa Fe (this page)	7

2crashes

2injuries

What stands out

Of the 13 model years of Hyundai Santa Fe we track for seatbelts problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 7.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 26V218000 April 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles

A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had seatbelts trouble with your 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?

It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.

At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?

Based on the 7 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 6,750 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Hyundai/Santa Fe. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.