Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has 46 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
46
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | This complaint relates to Recall Campaign 251 from Hyundai, specifically the ABS Control Module. I o... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Doors unlock without warning while driving. |
| Jan 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Burning smell and smoke. No oil leak. Car will not start. I do not have another vehicle to use. I h... |
| Oct 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car engine compartment fire while parked in front of my condo |
| Sep 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hyundai has not yet come up with a remedy. There is conflicting information about whether car is dri... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Please reference NHTSA recall number 23V651000. I am registering a complaint because the manufacture... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS sensor failed on my vehicle, causing it to no longer accelerate past 20 mph on the highway. ... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Issue # 1 - Door open light flashing on instrumental panel. I checked out the door and it was closed... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving vehicle on freeway car stalled and would not accelerate. Car was then pulled over to s... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The light will indicate that the driver door is opened when it is closed. Which is causing the alarm... |
| Feb 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Have had a recurring issue with the airbag light illuminating. This has been ongoing since 2 years p... |
| Oct 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When the cruise control shuts down, the tachometer cuts out and the vehicle seems to go into limp mo... |
| Jun 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My vehicle had been stalling on I assign for a couple of months until one day in June 2021 it wouldn... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | My car is making a rapid beeping noise it stops every time I break I am extremely scared. I believe ... |
| Apr 21, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We pulled off the highway to get gas and noticed smoke coming from the hood. We immediately parked a... |
| Jan 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. THE DRIVER DOOR LOCKS WORK WITHOUT... |
| Jan 14, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1) RADIO STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. 2) ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, THE DOOR AND TRUCK OPEN LIGHT ON ... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER THE ENG... |
| Dec 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, T... |
| Nov 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR WEATHER AND DRY ROADS WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATEL... |