2025 Hyundai Santa FE electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on a highway at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly suffered a catastrophic loss of power and entered "Limp Mode," creating a severe safety hazard on the roadway. The vehicle was safely maneuvered and pulled over to the side of the road. Upon shutting the vehicle down and…”
filed Sep 19, 2026
“ON 3 separate occasions the vehicle has suddenly quit going.twice going through an intersection after taking off. the third time going up hill near my house. the car would only go 10 mph. A message would come up on the dash that reads " transmission system error, Check transmission oil immediately…”
filed Sep 14, 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
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 (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
Electrical System problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 5 | 13% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 28 | 19% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 36 | 17% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 31 | 16% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 29 | 17% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 25 | 12% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 26 | 13% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 9 | 8% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 67 | 7% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 20 | 8% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 49 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.