Is the electrical system a common complaint for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

Yes. NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for this model year, which is 8% of the 198 total complaints filed for the 2013 Santa Fe Sport.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 94,000 miles at the time of failure for these complaints.

Did the electrical issues cause fires?

Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this component and year lists 5 fires among the 15 complaints, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 8% of its 198 total complaints, with 5 fires reported and no related recall on file. Median mileage at failure was 94,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 8% of 198
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 94,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of engine power while driving at highway speed, followed by smoke and an engine fire.
Some describe the vehicle stalling around 65-70 mph with flames or smoke coming from under the hood shortly after.
Door latch and lock sensors falsely signal that doors are open, triggering dashboard warnings when doors are actually closed.
A malfunctioning key fob fails to produce audible confirmation sounds and is linked to continuous battery drain that kills the battery.
One owner reported the back-up camera losing its rear-view image while the radio simultaneously went inoperable.

When 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2018, latest Aug 17, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201315 (8%)
201422 (14%)
201511 (13%)
20168 (12%)
201714 (4%)
201825 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the electrical system a common complaint for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?: Yes. NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for this model year, which is 8% of the 198 total complaints filed for the 2013 Santa Fe Sport.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 94,000 miles at the time of failure for these complaints.
Did the electrical issues cause fires?: Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this component and year lists 5 fires among the 15 complaints, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.