How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, which is 12% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there fires linked to the 2010 Santa Fe's electrical system?

Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this problem area includes 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Santa Fe's electrical system?

Yes, recall 13V113000 covers the stop lamp switch on 2007-2011 Santa Fe and other Hyundai models; dealers replace the switch free of charge.

At what mileage do owners report electrical problems on the 2010 Santa Fe?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,785 miles.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 12% of the 258 total complaints for the year, including 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 59,785 miles. A related recall (13V113000) covers a faulty stop lamp switch.

Electrical System complaints: 32; 12% of 258
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 59,785 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Smoke or sparks come from the steering column near the turn signal/blinker switch, sometimes accompanied by the blinkers clicking rapidly or staying stuck on.
Smoke pours from the dashboard A/C vents shortly after starting the engine, pointing to an electrical malfunction rather than the HVAC system.
The vehicle loses all electrical power (lights, radio, interior lighting go dark) while slowing in traffic and the engine stalls, requiring the driver to shift to park or neutral and restart.
Intermittent loss of throttle response occurs together with the left turn signal getting stuck on when headlights are turned on.
Restraint system control module logs an error code that will not clear after other electrical repairs, even after dealer attempts to reset it.

When 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 25, 2010, latest Mar 25, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

201032 (12%)
201137 (20%)
201253 (15%)
201367 (11%)
201458 (12%)
201527 (11%)
201613 (6%)
201768 (7%)
201811 (10%)
201927 (14%)
202027 (13%)
202131 (19%)
202231 (16%)
202339 (19%)
202431 (21%)
202528 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, which is 12% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there fires linked to the 2010 Santa Fe's electrical system?: Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this problem area includes 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Santa Fe's electrical system?: Yes, recall 13V113000 covers the stop lamp switch on 2007-2011 Santa Fe and other Hyundai models; dealers replace the switch free of charge.
At what mileage do owners report electrical problems on the 2010 Santa Fe?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,785 miles.