Worst 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 273 | 2 | 26 | 81,768 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 95 | 3 | 1 | 29,346 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 51 | 1 | 1 | 50,554 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 50 | 1 | 7 | 57,113 mi | |
| Brakes | 45 | 2 | 4 | 82,825 mi | |
| Fuel System | 32 | — | 8 | 55,405 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 23 | 3 | — | 25,513 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 1 | 1 | 39,300 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 4 | 1 | 28,202 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 16 | — | — | 50,839 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 1 | 3 | 98,605 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 14 | 3 | 1 | 33,398 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | — | 46,467 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | — | 36,420 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 10 | — | — | 20,481 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | 1 | 14,926 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 11,262 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 20,379 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 105,850 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,107,178 vehicles.
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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, 2012, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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