2013 Hyundai Santa FE Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 605 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 605 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“I was making a right turn on red and my speed was approximately 5 miles an hour. There was a front curb, then a ramp for wheel chair access, and then a second curb which was further out. My right front wheel cleared the first curb, but caught the second curb. My car fell on its left side and slide a few yards. I was not injured, but the car was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10523031, filed 2013-07, 3,000 miles“Right sector was on recall but not the left. My left has since broken and ABS light is on plus 2 other lights. Car dealership wants 500.00 plus to fix it. Iff it rains or bad weather I willlnt have ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #11229534, filed 2019-07, 69,000 miles“I was driving west on u.s. Hwy 80 at about 30 MPH, after pulling out of a parking lot about 1 block before I lost control of my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, at an intersection. It made a sharp right turn without my help at all. After hitting another vehicle and then jumping a large curb, I came to stop about 18 from a small tree. I was completely traumatized. The right front wheel had a blow out from the outside side wall of the tire. The mechanic said it looked slashed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788476, filed 2015-11, 11,045 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10163288Jun 20, 2019This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel…
- 10110912Feb 2, 2017If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
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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