MYRModel Year Report

2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

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2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:42:44.440Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Santa FE Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2013: 189 complaints 2013 2014: 155 complaints 2014 2015: 78 complaints 2015 2016: 64 complaints 2016 2017: 338 complaints 2017 2018: 316 complaints 2018
2013: 189 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013189
2014155
201578
201664
2017338
2018316

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 55%

55% of complaints: engine — 104 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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While driving the car, started to smell gas and saw smoke. Tried to pull over and ABS lights came on and lost brakes. Was able to stop using emergency break. Car was completely engulfed in seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250906

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TWO WEEKS AGO MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTAFE SPORT TURBO (WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2013) EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND THE RPMS DECREASED TO 5 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170727

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 32 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ON JULY 26, 2018 VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING AND EMITTING FLAMES. CAR WAS IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TUNNEL ON COLORADO INTERSTATE 70 WITH NO PULL OFF SPACE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181002

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, TWO WEEKS AGO MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTAFE SPORT TURBO (WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2013) EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170710 — engine and engine cooling

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 17V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — latches/locks/linkages

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Campaign 17V358000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180821 — DP (closed 20190510)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

R 20190301 — engine, fuel system, gasoline

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Campaign 18V934000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190329 — PE (closed 20211222)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

R 20201222 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020.

Campaign 20V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210825 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 21V303000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211222 — EA (closed 20240205)

Engine Fires

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (104 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V226000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V358000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V303000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2016 ▲ 2015 ● 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2018 ● 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.