Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 83 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
83
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 1...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing p...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While traveling at approximately 80 mph on the highway, my vehicle suddenly lost all response to the... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine seizure. Driving 80mph on i90, pop sound from under the hood happens & check engine light c... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclo... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The knock sensor recall was done. Currently engine started knocking and became undrivable. This vehi... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T shut off suddenly while driving and would not restart. T... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on at 100,400 mile while on the freeway and car went into limp mode. Mechani... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Number 4 piston developed a hole in it. Also the engine has been going through a lot of oil |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine shut down into Limp mode. I was on the interstate and this caused me to slow down and cau... |
| Jul 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle ... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe suddenly began losing acceleration without warning. No check... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L GDI engine failure due to known Theta II defect. Engine developed s... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Driving at about 80 mph the engine stalled. Check engine and oil light turned on Dealer said there w... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Car has 88,000 miles on the odometer and is burning oil, resulting in the need for oil replenishment... |
| May 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Just started stalling , internal engine damage |
| May 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving at highway speeds (approximately 70 mph), my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport suddenly lost... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | ENGINE | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - [XXX] [XXX] System failed or malfunctioned: Sudden Engine Failure w... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclo... |
| Aug 17, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately ... |