2013 Hyundai Santa FE power train problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Please see attached document for detailed description of a Hyundai dealership refusing to fix a hazardous to drive 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.”
filed Jan 12, 2024
“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…”
filed Dec 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fractureCampaign 13V355000 · Aug 12, 2013
Power Train problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 16 | 13% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 38 | 28% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 41 | 20% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 54 | 28% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 50 | 31% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 23 | 12% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 10 | 9% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 154 | 16% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 22 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
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.