How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe, which is 11% of the 605 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there fires linked to the 2013 Santa Fe electrical system?

Yes, the sample complaints include 7 fires, some starting while driving and at least one occurring in a parked, locked vehicle.

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

This data lists no related recalls for the electrical system on the 2013 Santa Fe.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Santa Fe is 51,627 miles.

Is the 2013 Santa Fe worse than other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 model year's 67 electrical complaints are the highest raw count among the years listed except 2017 (68), though its 11% share of total complaints is lower than several other years such as 2011 (20%) and 2024 (21%).

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 11% of its 605 total complaints. These include 7 fires and 1 crash, with a median mileage at failure of 51,627 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 67; 11% of 605
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,627 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Underhood or engine bay fires have started while driving or while the vehicle was parked and off, sometimes producing smoke that entered the cabin.
Some owners report sudden loss of engine power at highway speed along with warning lights coming on, forcing the car to coast to a stop.
The air conditioning system has been reported to cut off unexpectedly, especially in hot weather, sometimes accompanied by rpm surging or a control panel needing replacement.
A seat fire occurred overnight in a locked, parked vehicle with no sign of forced entry or driving beforehand.
A few owners noted the windshield wipers failing to return to the parked position, staying raised above the hood line.

When 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2012, latest Mar 8, 2025.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2025 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

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 system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 67 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe, which is 11% of the 605 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there fires linked to the 2013 Santa Fe electrical system?: Yes, the sample complaints include 7 fires, some starting while driving and at least one occurring in a parked, locked vehicle.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Santa Fe electrical system?: This data lists no related recalls for the electrical system on the 2013 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Santa Fe is 51,627 miles.
Is the 2013 Santa Fe worse than other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 model year's 67 electrical complaints are the highest raw count among the years listed except 2017 (68), though its 11% share of total complaints is lower than several other years such as 2011 (20%) and 2024 (21%).