2003 Hyundai Santa FE electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light remains on so this is a safety issue. Will I have to pay for this? I really don't know the history of this vehicle I never received a car fax on it. That is why I need to know if there were any recalls on the airbag with the airbag light remains on. I know this might be because of the…”
filed May 6, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated in addition, the child safety locks failed to function properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was not notified, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign…”
filed Jan 13, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 26 | 21% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 25 | 18% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 34 | 17% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 30 | 16% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 29 | 18% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 23 | 12% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 26 | 14% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 65 | 7% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 20 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
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.