2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was heard coming from under the hood while the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the steering wheel would shudder. The Check engine oil warning light…”
filed May 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of gasoline was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, flames were present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked and quickly…”
filed Aug 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V226000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 16 | 5% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.