Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 53 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
53
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V842000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Sa...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | After performing regular oil changes, and even a new fuel pump sensor, I experienced an issue. Last ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe on March 11, 2024, from a private deal... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Bottom brake lights will not work but top high brake light works. I was stopped by police three time... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe equipped with a Rockland Electric Mobility Scooter Lifter,... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving- in total movement- the car completely shut off. Without any prior warning or indicati... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the automatic power door locks fai... |
| Dec 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle lost its brakes and rolled to a stop on [XXX] at that point the vehicle... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My complaint is the dealership that said had completed the recall on my brake systems according to b... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In June 2024, my vehicle suddenly lost power while I was driving on the freeway, almost causing a se... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The liftgate randomly closes and I have to jump out of the way to avoid it hitting me. This obviousl... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought this vehicle back in 2022 hearing how great Hyundai is wanting to make a long time purchase... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Sun roof has opening and closing issues. No warning signs. Could very well cause major issues, broke... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has intermittent engine stalling, but is still running. Possible dangerous situation if maki... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My engine failed with regular oil changes at less than 120k miles with NO warning. It was 9 at night... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the highway, and suddenly oil and battery light came on and engine stopped and I ha... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hyundai Safety Concerns. The details of the incidents are as follows I own a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On June 22, 2023, I went to start my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe in a shopping center parking lot. I had ... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine seized without warning or notice. No warning lamps came on to indicate anything wrong wit... |
| May 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On May 2023, while my husband was taking my daughter to go to school with 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, he ... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car began to smoke from engine compartment. Stopped car in a driving lane on interstate 78 where con... |