2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 55% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine seized” (9% of reports).
- 109engine complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 70%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine seized: mentioned in 10 of 109 complaints (9%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 7 of 109 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 12 a fire.
Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 198 | 61% | 74,500 |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 207 | 58% | 62,082 |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 43 | 61% | 94,000 |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 49% | 90,088 |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 94 | 57% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 109 | 55% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle suddenly stopped and suddenly smoke appear in the front part of vehicle. Firemen appeared and when the front of the car was opened the flames of the fire were all over the engine of the car. The front glass broke and the hood has visible signs of the fire. Police were everywhere while…
I was driving down a highway and was slowing down as motorcycle in front of me was turning. I than proceeded to drive, I heard a loud noise which everyone in the vehicle thought it was the motorcycle (it wasn't) we pulled over into the nearest gas station and saw that my oil light was barely…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after a routine oil change, while driving back to the residence, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sports have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport (55% of the 200 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “engine seized”, in 10 of 109 complaints, followed by “motive power” (7).
See all 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems or engine problems across all Santa FE Sport years.