2013 Hyundai Santa FE Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 605 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 0% of the 605 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side door would not open from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11464853, filed 2022-05, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that there was an electrical short in the vehicle and the fuzes shorted more than once. The electrical outlets failed to function when the failure occurred. In addition, the power locks randomly locked and unlocked. When the contact locked the doors, the power locks failed to function occasionally without warning. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). …”
NHTSA complaint #10984431, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 17V358000Jun 5, 2017Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch…Covers: Hyundai Santa FE 2013–2017, Santa FE Sport 2013–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10055482Jun 3, 2014Certain 2013 santa fe sport & santa fe vehicles the power door lock may not function. 06/03/14
- 10066794Mar 10, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10059709Jan 7, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10055418Jan 1, 2014Hyundai: information procedure regarding replacement of the failed, front and rear, power door lock actuator. Model 2013 santa fe sport, santa fe.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
273 complaintsSteering
95 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
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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