2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,742miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 2% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,742 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The paint is flaking/peeling on hood, roof and back bumper. Ranging from tiny spots al the way to large areas (approx. 6 inches x 3 inches) ias well as the trim down the sides on the paint in peeling off as well. I have checked and seen that this has been reported by several owners of this same make and model appearing to be the same in color also) please consider recalling and correcting this problem, giving people confidence in your company again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076221, filed 2018-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the rear control arms and subframe were rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under Service Campaign Number: 996 (Underbody Corrosion Preventive Service); however, the contact stated that the protective spray was only applied to the unibody and not the rear underbody. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750907, filed 2026-07, 103,483 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
- 10167213Oct 2, 2019The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
109 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSteering
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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