2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Reviews - Verified Owners

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JERRY S.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

01/28/2024

Nice vehicle to drive. Only 2 issues

The hesitation when accelerating from a slow speed is dangerous and from what I’m told can’t be fixed. The second thing is the pairing of the phone with the maps makes the car system go bonkers. I’ve been told for 2 years there’s no fix. Very annoying that I have to use my phone for maps while driving.

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TOLUWASE A.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

11/03/2023

Verified Review

Not many issues, dealership closeby has been helpful

The Hyundai dealership close by has been helpful with fixing most of my recall issues. Also, pls give us an update to the head unit to get us WIRELESS carplay for the larger screen, I dislike having to use the USB cable to access the Andriod/Apple play everytime I drive(This is my only major pain point)

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MEREDITH W.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

09/12/2023

Verified Review

Great Car

I am so glad I was able to find this car in the middle of the pandemic when new cars were few and far between. I have a long commute, and having a comfortable car with all the bells and whistles has been great. Also, I am so glad it is a hybrid!

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DAVID T.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/28/2023

Verified Review

good

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THEOHARIS D.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/15/2023

Verified Review

2021 SantaFe hybrid

I never drove an SUV This one is more than I expected With great value added The options features Also back in 2021 there were not many dealers with any vehicles to be able to test drive Hyundai was the only dealer near me with vehicles that I could test drive Although the dealer that I purchased the Santa Fe was not close the experience was worth the trip.

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MANOUCHER I.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/07/2023

Verified Review

Great car

Overall a great car for the family due reliability, performance, and the best warranty coverage. This vehicle was not my first choice but I am glad I made the right choice. I highly recommend this vehicle to friends and family.

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TODD H.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/07/2023

Verified Review

great gas mileage

this car gets great gas mileage easy to drive. it is pretty good in the snow and bad weather. it is pretty big inside for moving things. the biggest down fall is the back up alarm is very loud and note great in the morning backing out of my garage.

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ANDREA D.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/05/2023

Verified Review

Average driver.

The car is good. This year after 2 years of ownership the refill inverter coolant light keeps going on when it is hot. The dealership saw the car 3 times and nothing is done to fix the problem. This is the very frustrating because the hyndia company has a bulletin out for it but the dealership denied it. They made me feel like I don't matter and they told me to bring the car back when it's hot. I hope a recall comes out soon. I don't know if I will buy my next car from them or from hyundai if this is the quality they provide.

Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 06/07/2023 11:51 AM

Allow us to have a further look at your vehicle concerns. A team member will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you. ^cc

MICHAEL B.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

06/03/2023

Verified Review

Highly under rated

The Santa Fe Limited Hybrid we own has proven to be the best choice out of all the other SUV's, big or small that are currently available. Plenty of room inside. Decent fuel mileage. Comfortable to drive. Has all of the bells and whistles anyone needs. I personally like that I don't see an over abundance of these on the road. It helps to make this awesome vehicle stand out.

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MEGAN L.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

05/29/2023

Verified Review

Work work and more work

It has spent more than 3 months getting transmission, harness wiring and countless other things replaced and it is two years old last week. Very upset with this purchase as I got a new car so I would have to get many repairs. Not the case why Hyundai.

Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 06/01/2023 10:38 AM

Allow us to have a further look at your vehicle concerns. A team member will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you. ^cc

ANNE A.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/28/2023

Verified Review

It is unreliable and very difficult to get service appointments

My car is having trouble with the fill inverters coolant warning. I called 3 different dealers and the appointments ranged from 1 to 3 months out. I have read that the issue is when it is over 90 degrees. Coolant was full in the reservoir. I do not trust the car and I am still waiting to go to my appointment

Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 04/28/2023 02:18 PM

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

LINDA P.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

04/26/2023

Verified Review

Love Santa Fe Hybrid

Love this car, comfortable, smooth ride, great gas mileage. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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TOLUWASE A.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

09/07/2022

Verified Review

Overall review after one year use!!

The interior of this car is what I love the most!! I just need one more seat in the boot area as they have in the European version of the same Santa Fe. I really love this Sanat Fe Hybrid and really desire the 7-8 seaters for Santa Fe Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid. Also, can you give us the wireless Andriod Auto in the highest trims/big screens? I intend to buy a Plug-in Hybrid Santa Fe Limited/Caligraphy in the nearest future if Hyundai changes some of these concerns that cater to my family's needs. Aside from these, the vehicle has been a fantastic car this past year.

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RHONDA H.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/23/2022

Verified Review

Love this car!

I purchased this Santa Fe Hybrid brand new to replace my Santa Fe that was burned in a house fire. I absolutely love my new car!! There have been so many improvements since the 2014 model I had. The exterior is gorgeous, the interior is comfortable and beautiful, the amount of high tech and safety features is amazing, great cargo space and leg room space in the backseat…no regrets and best decision I could have made!

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WHITNEY J.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/22/2022

Verified Review

Best Hybrid SUV ever!

We bought the 2021 Sana Fe Hybrid very short notice and unplanned. We did a little research before purchasing, but it was definitely the right choice. The fuel economy is great! We get a fuel range of 550 miles! I know people with hybrid sedans that don't get that. The SUV is very spacious. My 6'2 husband has plenty of space whether he's sitting in the driver seat, passenger seat, or back seat. Our baby's car seat also fits perfectly in the back. We love this SUV so much! We're even considering getting a Palisade once we have more children.

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THOMAS T.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/18/2022

Verified Review

Overall, I am very happy with my 2021 Santa Fe

I have found the quality of Hyundai vehicles have almost always exceeded my expectations. I am not happy with the performance of the backup camera system and the dealerships lack of providing any information regarding correcting this problem. The low speed rumbling noise experienced while making low speed turns also remains unresolved.

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GERMAINE G.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/16/2022

Verified Review

Some fuel savings and that is it

Hyundai could have done a better job with the Santa Fe. Adding a hybrid option was a good idea just needed some more refinement. They are far behind in their vehicle app, Ford does a better job. This is our 5th Hyundai and my most disappointed. Their vale is a strong point as we just bought an Elantra. $25k for a Elantra or $40k for a civic too a second to make the decision. Hope fully they can turn it around and have less issues.

Dakota H. responded on 08/22/2022 06:54 AM

We're sorry to learn of your experience, Germaine. Please feel free to contact our customer care team at (800) 633-5151, and they would be happy to address any concerns you may have. Thank you. ^cc

BILLY S.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/12/2022

Verified Review

Hybrid Engine Problems

I would no recommend this vehicle to anyone. The Refill Inverter Coolant light will come on in hot climates and the dealership can’t fix it. A brand new vehicle should not have this many problems starting at 10k miles and beyond

Dakota H. responded on 08/12/2022 07:03 AM

We're sorry to learn of your experience, Billy. We've created a case and assigned it to one of our corporate representatives. They will be in touch with you to further discuss your concerns. Thank you. ^cc

STAR B.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Verified Owner

08/11/2022

Verified Review

Best car ever!

This is the best car in every way! It is sleekly designed, beautiful and eye catching, smooth driving, powerful, so many safety features, roomy, dependable with no issues or concerns, gas efficient, and such a treat to drive! I feel spoiled every time I drive and often look at it thinking, “Wow, what a beautiful car” and I have had it for a year! (Bought in August 2021)

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Tolu A.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

08/05/2022

Smart car, just a few things that should be to improved!!

Great car! It will be one year next month that I have had this Santa Fe Hybrid Limited SUV, the interior of the vehicle is what I love the most, and the consoles, but I don't understand why there is no WIRELESS car play on the big screens or highest trims? I am tired of plugging the USB cable to access that feature. Should be a 7-seater, I don't know why we don't get 7seaters of this Santa Fe in America, not everyone wants to the big size of Palisade but we want that that 7seaters in a mid-size. I might move to the next Plug-in Hybrid in 2024/25, if they perfect the EV technology in it. I learned that the engine of the new plug-in hybrids keeps coming up even when it's running in the EV mode, so until that is perfected. I will be sticking to the Santa Fe Hybrid Limited. Great lineup by Hyundai tho, they have really improved, especially from their 2020 model. I love the futuristic manners/comcepts that their vehicles are been built on.

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