2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 11%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 11% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Santafe won't start. Everything comes on dash and radio and AC but car won't even turn over. I talked to a mechanic who said this has been a reacuring problem. Just wondering why no recall if it keeps happening. I came home and when I tried to leave it wouldn't start. Waited and it started. Then I got up the next day and again won't start.”
NHTSA complaint #11104533, filed 2018-06, 100,000 miles“Nothing has happened yet but ABS,ESC,dbc and parking brake light all on. I have looked this up and it seems this is happening to many of these vehicles. I'm just wondering why a recall has not been approved, for all these systems are serious safety issues. I'm bringing mine to the dealership monday but was told I would more than likely be responsible for payment of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11160955, filed 2018-12, 74,500 miles“The camera backup stopped working. I've seen on youtube that these cameras were poorly made. It's very difficult to see when backing up. I've check with Hyundai they are very expensive to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #11176676, filed 2019-02, 71,000 miles“On october 7th 2018 while driving at highway speed on a four lane highway my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport turbo began to make noises in the engine (no warning lights came on) then suddenly there was a popping sound coming from the engine compartment, the check engine light came on and the car completely shut off. I coasted to the shoulder and found smoke coming out from under the hood. When I opened the hood I found the whole engine compartment fully engulfed in flames. The car completely burned out while awaiting the fire department.”
NHTSA complaint #11138959, filed 2018-10, 81,000 miles“Suv stalled out on expressway at 50mph. The engine made a loud tapping noise then engline and oil light appeared on dashboard. I coasted down the exit ramp nearly being hit by merging traffic. The brakes became hard and costed to stop sign. I was able to get to next block to my home by placing car in park and restarting . The engine at this point sounds like a woodpecker tapping on wood. My vehicle has been towed to dealership and awaiting warranty repair.authorization. This event mirror the recall issued by Hyundai and NHTSA#17v-226. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101480, filed 2018-06, 69,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
109 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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