2013 Hyundai Santa FE Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 7%of 605 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 7% of the 605 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles. 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2.0t engine which I have maintained religiously per the factory severe service schedule with synthetic oil failed without warning driving at night on the highway. This almost resulted in a collision and was able to eventually pull to the side of the road with what little momentum I had. This was a dangerous situation and I feel should be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #11173881, filed 2019-02, 59,200 miles“I own a 2013 Santa Fe and I have had several issues with it, the engine being replaced due to failing while driving on the highway, it was serviced with a few other items dealer found to be needed for some recalls. But none I can recall for sure was regarding the engine itself, will need to check service records. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150942, filed 2018-11, 72,000 miles“The motor stated to act up. It was driving regular then all at once the motor started to make a grining noise then the car slowed down to 20 mpa. I got scared then came home it was smoking too. I put my foot to the floor and nothing happened still going 20 mpa”
NHTSA complaint #11386724, filed 2021-01, 61,000 miles“On 11/02/2020 my Hyundai santafe sport broke down. I was told by the mechanic at universal Hyundai that the 4th cylinder was missfiring and that gasoline was spraying internally. I have always taken care of my car and have changed oil regularly and have never had a single issue with the car. After some investigation I gound that Hyundai had two recalls ( 164 and 194) I was told by the rep at universal Hyundai that my car would need a new engine and that it would be covered under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11385697, filed 2020-12, 175,000 miles“First we heard what we thought was making a belt loose driving down the road in our local area of denver, then suddenly acceleration was not happening. Giving it gas and nothing. Check engine light came on. Made it home, thank goodness as acceleration was intermittent( and nothing over 25mph) but immediately had it towed to mechanic. Mechanic fixed one sensor and more problems arose. He felt it should be a warranty item but surprisingly its not. Now he thinks the resolve will be in the form of replacing the engine as he's run every other diagnostic test he could.”
NHTSA complaint #11413581, filed 2021-04, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052144Apr 1, 2013Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 33 | 16% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 17 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 32 | 6% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 127 | 35% |
| 2008 | 273 | 50% |
| 2007 | 157 | 23% |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 10% |
| 2004 | 40 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
273 complaintsSteering
95 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
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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