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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has 46 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine
208
Steering
95
Other
62
Powertrain
50
Electrical
46
Brakes
43
Visibility
16
Structure
15
Speed Control
15
Suspension
12
Lights
12
Fuel System
8
Wheels
6
Seats
5
Tires
4
Seat Belts
3
Airbags
3

46

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 3, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESThis complaint relates to Recall Campaign 251 from Hyundai, specifically the ABS Control Module. I o...
Apr 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDoors unlock without warning while driving.
Jan 28, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERBurning smell and smoke. No oil leak. Car will not start. I do not have another vehicle to use. I h...
Oct 20, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy car engine compartment fire while parked in front of my condo
Sep 30, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHyundai has not yet come up with a remedy. There is conflicting information about whether car is dri...
Sep 22, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESPlease reference NHTSA recall number 23V651000. I am registering a complaint because the manufacture...
Aug 25, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESThe ABS sensor failed on my vehicle, causing it to no longer accelerate past 20 mph on the highway. ...
Apr 20, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIssue # 1 - Door open light flashing on instrumental panel. I checked out the door and it was closed...
Aug 5, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving vehicle on freeway car stalled and would not accelerate. Car was then pulled over to s...
Jul 29, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe light will indicate that the driver door is opened when it is closed. Which is causing the alarm...
Feb 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSHave had a recurring issue with the airbag light illuminating. This has been ongoing since 2 years p...
Oct 30, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWhen the cruise control shuts down, the tachometer cuts out and the vehicle seems to go into limp mo...
Jun 29, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEMy vehicle had been stalling on I assign for a couple of months until one day in June 2021 it wouldn...
Jun 2, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMy car is making a rapid beeping noise it stops every time I break I am extremely scared. I believe ...
Apr 21, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWe pulled off the highway to get gas and noticed smoke coming from the hood. We immediately parked a...
Jan 30, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. THE DRIVER DOOR LOCKS WORK WITHOUT...
Jan 14, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE1) RADIO STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. 2) ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, THE DOOR AND TRUCK OPEN LIGHT ON ...
Jan 5, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER THE ENG...
Dec 1, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, T...
Nov 23, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDRIVING CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WEATHER AND DRY ROADS WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATEL...

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