Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 848 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 36 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (637 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (65 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I’ve had several instances where putting the vehicle into park the system doesn’t register the shifter button being pressed and continues to be in the current gear. Ithis seems to be a safety issue since it has happened multiple times ever since I bought the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for an undisclosed recall repair, and the contact was informed that the valve cover gasket, and the alternator were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
When trying to start the truck using the remote starter the area where the turning switch is stared to smoke and the smell of burning wire was smelt and the sound like my hazard light was heard I turned the truck off then turn it back on the noise was gone. Read details...
New 2020 santafe took delivery on January 4th, 2021, with less than 5000 miles on March 21st the vehicle refuse to start after it was started and shut off while we were sitting in a parking lot. While attempting to start it getting forward collusion warning but the engine would not crank. Read details...
My esc, dbc, and abs warning lights all illuminated at the same time this morning. There are many complaints of this happening on numerous Hyundai forms. Folks have been told to replace hubs, sensors and assorted other pieces. Most do not work costing hundreds of dollars. Read details...