2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
The 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 253 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (47%) concerns engine. Next are brakes (17%) and electrical system (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 253 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 26
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 157 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 19 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 29 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 26 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 157 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 87,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 92,000 miles (82 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 26 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE Sport with enough data (90 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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. I was able to coast to the side of the road and then experienced an engine fire that has caused extensive damage. The fire was extinguished as quickly as possible, but not before extensive damage had been caused.
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. Cars behind reported flames from under the vehicle. We were able to exit without being harmed but inhaled horrible smelling fumes. Fire department personnel disconnect the battery to keep the engine from continuing to flame and smoke.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel line. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated at start-up due to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934000 (Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer on several occasions for abnormal oil consumption and a burning odor on the exterior of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where the PCV valve, valve cover gasket, sealant, drive belts, ribbed-V belt, RTV silicone gasket maker, turbo, and gasket engine oil plug were replaced; however, the failure persisted.