How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Santa Fe, which is 20% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there any fires linked to the 2011 Santa Fe's electrical system?

Yes. Owners reported 3 fires and 2 injuries among the Electrical System complaints, including smoke near the steering column and a fire that started after the car was parked in a garage.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Santa Fe's electrical system?

Yes, recall 13V113000 covers the Electrical System and addresses a stop lamp switch that Hyundai dealers replace free of charge.

At what mileage do 2011 Santa Fe electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Santa Fe is 76,500 miles.

How does the 2011 Santa Fe compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Santa Fe's electrical complaints made up 20% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years listed, such as 2013 at 11% and 2016 at 6%.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 20% of that year's 181 total complaints, with 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 76,500. A related recall (13V113000) covers a faulty stop lamp switch.

Electrical System complaints: 37; 20% of 181
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 76,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Smoke or fire reported coming from behind the steering column or steering wheel, sometimes with a clicking or fast-ticking blinker sound that would not stop.
Vehicle caught fire near the front right headlight and wheel area after being parked in a garage with the ignition off.
Brake warning light failed to illuminate and brakes did not engage as expected while entering a parking area at low speed, leading to a crash.
Engine shut off while driving, with loss of power steering and power brakes, forcing the vehicle to be steered to the roadside.
Cooling fan continued running after the car was parked and shut off, only stopping once the battery was disconnected.
Rear windshield reportedly shattered on its own shortly after the rear window defogger had been used.

When 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2012, latest Dec 3, 2024.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Dec 2024; peak Sep 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA lists 37 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Santa Fe, which is 20% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any fires linked to the 2011 Santa Fe's electrical system?: Yes. Owners reported 3 fires and 2 injuries among the Electrical System complaints, including smoke near the steering column and a fire that started after the car was parked in a garage.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Santa Fe's electrical system?: Yes, recall 13V113000 covers the Electrical System and addresses a stop lamp switch that Hyundai dealers replace free of charge.
At what mileage do 2011 Santa Fe electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Santa Fe is 76,500 miles.
How does the 2011 Santa Fe compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Santa Fe's electrical complaints made up 20% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years listed, such as 2013 at 11% and 2016 at 6%.