2013 Hyundai Santa FE Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 48,427 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil change” (12% of reports).
- 52power train complaints
- 48,427median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%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.
- Oil change: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Santa FE power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 3 | 8% | 5,100 |
| 2025 Santa FE | 22 | 16% | — |
| 2024 Santa FE | 45 | 29% | 15,000 |
| 2023 Santa FE | 45 | 21% | 9,500 |
| 2022 Santa FE | 57 | 28% | 35,000 |
| 2021 Santa FE | 51 | 31% | 17,050 |
| 2020 Santa FE | 26 | 12% | 27,823 |
| 2019 Santa FE | 36 | 18% | 13,739 |
| 2018 Santa FE | 10 | 9% | 3,008 |
| 2017 Santa FE | 166 | 17% | 5,350 |
| 2016 Santa FE | 21 | 9% | 50,109 |
| 2015 Santa FE | 22 | 9% | 106,000 |
| 2014 Santa FE | 36 | 7% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Santa FE | 52 | 9% | 48,427 |
| 2012 Santa FE | 24 | 7% | 21,825 |
| 2011 Santa FE | 21 | 12% | 22,701 |
| 2010 Santa FE | 109 | 42% | 10,500 |
| 2009 Santa FE | 24 | 7% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Santa FE | 24 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Santa FE | 31 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Santa FE | 5 | 5% | 83,801 |
| 2005 Santa FE | 11 | 5% | 107,592 |
| 2004 Santa FE | 21 | 7% | 37,000 |
| 2003 Santa FE | 35 | 11% | 52,448 |
| 2002 Santa FE | 13 | 8% | 76,650 |
| 2001 Santa FE | 23 | 11% | 58,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Custom Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 112.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Please see attached document for detailed description of a Hyundai dealership refusing to fix a hazardous to drive 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
While driving on the interstate the vehicle suddenly shuddered and immediately died, dash lights were still on but all power was cut off. Cars around me were swerving to avoid hitting me from behind as well as avoiding cars in the inside lane. Thankfully able to coast to the narrow edge of the road…
I had lightly let off my gas pedal since I was driving down a slight decline/hill. Upon reaching the bottom of the decline, I pressed the gas pedal to maintain my speed, when I heard a loud noise from my engine; all the lights on the dash lit up; and my car lost all power. These items happened…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Santa FEs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE (9% of the 605 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 48,427 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE?
The most frequent phrase is “oil change”, in 6 of 52 complaints.
Other 2013 Hyundai Santa FE problems
- Engine problems (273)
- Steering problems (95)
- Electrical System problems (53)
See all 2013 Hyundai Santa FE problems or power train problems across all Santa FE years.