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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SportProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 253 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
253
Crashes
1
Fires
26
Recalls
6
TSBs
132
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 253 complaints, 1 crashes, 26 fires, and 6 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

20 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

paint peeling and blistering

7 complaints • Severity 7.1/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive oil consumption

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

steering wheel knuckle clicking noise

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

ac wiring failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

118 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 87K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
29
30–60K
49
60–90K
44
90–120K
15
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (49 reports) • Median: 87K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (118 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine118 (47%)
Brakes41 (16%)
Other23 (9%)
Electrical15 (6%)
Drivetrain11 (4%)
Fuel System10 (4%)
Latches & Locks4 (2%)
Steering4 (2%)

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with 118 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 87K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

26
17
60
18
30
19
2
20
6
21
7
22
18
23
28
24
33
25
43
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

17V226000Jul 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

17V358000Aug 2017

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

18V934000Mar 2019

ENGINE

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.

20V520000Park OutsideDec 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

21V303000Park OutsideAug 2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

AQ23002OpenOpened Nov 2023

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

DP18003ClosedOpened Aug 2018 · closed May 2019

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

DP22003ClosedOpened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

EA21003ClosedOpened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024

Engine Fires

ENGINE

PE19003ClosedOpened Mar 2019 · closed Dec 2021

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 253 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is related to the engine, with 118 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 253 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 26 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
NHTSA rates the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems start?
Based on 157 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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