2013 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 807 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 33.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of steering at 11.9%.
Complaints807
Crashes25
Fires66
Injuries20
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 33.8% · 273
Steering 11.9% · 96
Unknown or other 6.9% · 56
Electrical system 6.6% · 53
Power train 6.4% · 52
Service brakes 5.6% · 45
Fuel/propulsion system 4.0% · 32
Structure 2.9% · 23
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 66 describe a fire and 20 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2013 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 94 in the last three years against 232 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,250 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Engine · reported at 150,000 miles
While driving on an interstate at 75 miles an hour, my engine started to make a knocking sound and was losing acceleration. I tried accelerating but the car did not accelerate. The engine then seized up and I coasted to the side of the interstate. Car was towed to dealership. The dealership stated the second cylinder broke up inside the engine causing the engine to seize. They are replacing the engine. Engine · reported at 36,500 miles
My engine is very loud and is knocking. I have a few friends who have the same vehicle and theirs is quite barely hear it running. I sent a letter to the Hyundai corporate office to complaint heard nothing back my vehicle has a little over 64,000 miles one of my friends has 93,000 miles and her Santa FE is quite. I would like to know if there is something going on with my vehicle,also the oild stick looks burnt. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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