2024 Hyundai Santa FE electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“With my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL, at Cold start the coolant gage on the digital cluster always shows 2-3 bars on the gauge and once the vehicle is put into drive (at least 30-45 seconds start up), the coolant gauze immediately increases in temperature reading without full drive (15 feet after gear…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“I have had the vehicle in 4 times for check forward attendition warning system light keeps coming on. The first time they replaced the front camera. The situation came back after I was using the cruise control on a express way. Did not do it do it on the road but as soon as you stopped and turned…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed…Campaign 25V659000 · Oct 2, 2025
- Overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in…Campaign 24V843000 · Nov 7, 2024
Related service bulletins
This 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 (MX5A) 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 instructions to…
26-01-015H-1 TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 7, 2026Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) and 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. Technical…
LA6 & LA6A DCS · Service Campaign · issued Feb 13, 2026Certain Santa Fe (MX5A) 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 instructions to…
26-01-015H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Feb 13, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 26 | 21% |
| 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% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 49 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.