2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“**What component or system failed, and is it available for inspection?** The vehicle's electrical/power system failed, causing a complete loss of power while driving. This is the fourth occurrence of this failure. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership and available for inspection…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the instrument panel went blank. The contact was able to pull over safely after the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V047000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some Santa Fe (MX5A) and Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated wakeup of the vehicle. This bulletin…
26-BE-026H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2026This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedures in…
26-01-035H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Apr 8, 2026Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a discharged battery condition due to the Fingerprint Module (FPM) not entering 'SLEEP' mode when the ignition is turned off. This bulletin provides…
26-01-016H-1 TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 7, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Santa FE Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa FE Hybrid | 9 | 26% |
| 2023 Santa FE Hybrid | 13 | 23% |
| 2022 Santa FE Hybrid | 8 | 22% |
| 2021 Santa FE Hybrid | 3 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.