2024 Hyundai Santa FE electrical system problems

What owners report

• “2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gasoline model. My VIN was included in Hyundai Safety Recall 263 / NHTSA Recall 24V-529 involving the Transmission Control Unit and potential damage to the dual-clutch transmission. On September 25, 2024, at fewer than 5,000 miles, the transmission failed and the vehicle was…”

  filed Aug 25, 2026

• “2024 Hyundai Santa Fe VIN [XXX], June 2024 build, 62k miles. Vehicle experienced total loss of power and drive, matching NHTSA recall 24V-529 / 263 for DCT failure. Dealer is refusing to perform recall, refusing to provide diagnostic codes via email, and demanding title and all service records…”

  filed Aug 25, 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

• 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, 2026

• 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, 2026

• Some 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, 2026

• Certain 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, 2026

• Certain 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, 2026

Electrical System problems in other Santa FE years

Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE