2013 Hyundai Santa FE brakes problems
64 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 64 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 8 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when depressed and caused the vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that several days later the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a blown engine. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
- Engine 279 complaints
- Steering 96 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 52 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints