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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 19% of its 210 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 7,600 miles. No related recalls are on file for this issue.

Electrical System complaints
39
19% of 210
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Warning lights for downhill assist, traction control, auto stop, blind spot monitoring, and ABS illuminate together while driving, sometimes followed by the brakes acting on their own.
  • The vehicle alerts drivers to shift to neutral, then stalls and stops completely without warning, leaving it unable to restart.
  • Doors unlock themselves without driver input, sometimes accompanied by a collision-warning beep with no vehicle nearby.
  • Low beam headlights show a dark shadow in the upper part of the light field, reducing visibility at night.
  • The horn stops working, first losing the lower tone and then the higher tone entirely.
  • One vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment several hours after being parked, destroying the car and damaging nearby vehicles.

When 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 25, 2023, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 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.

  1. 201032 (12%)
  2. 201137 (20%)
  3. 201253 (15%)
  4. 201367 (11%)
  5. 201458 (12%)
  6. 201527 (11%)
  7. 201613 (6%)
  8. 201768 (7%)
  9. 201811 (10%)
  10. 201927 (14%)
  11. 202027 (13%)
  12. 202131 (19%)
  13. 202231 (16%)
  14. 202339 (19%)
  15. 202431 (21%)
  16. 202528 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Santa Fe, which is 19% of the 210 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Santa Fe electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on this model year is 7,600 miles.
Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires on the 2023 Santa Fe?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with this problem area for the 2023 model year, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2023 Santa Fe compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2023 model year's 19% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is similar to 2021 (19%) but lower than 2024 (21%) and 2025 (21%), based on NHTSA data across model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.