2011 Hyundai Santa FE electrical system problems

25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE — 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

14%

share of all complaints

80,050 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“While driving about 35mph a fast ticking sound came from the turn signal/steering column area then it started smoking so I turned on the turn signal and it stopped ticking I almost panicked. Incident has happened 2 more time's but I put on the turn signal quickly before it overheated and it did not…”
filed Sep 8, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated smoke was coming from the steering column. The contact drove the vehicle back to their residence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local dealer…”
filed Mar 23, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 10, 2024
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain…
24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign · issued May 9, 2024
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24-01-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2024