Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has 50 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
50
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
13V355000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, 2012, through March 12, 2013; and equippe...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Please see attached document for detailed description of a Hyundai dealership refusing to fix a haza... |
| Nov 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Dealership verified several months ago that vehicle engine is burning oil (was initially informed of... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving on the interstate the vehicle suddenly shuddered and immediately died, dash lights wer... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving down the highway when the car suddenly just jolted stalled and misfired. I put on my h... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | On January 20, 2023 I was on my way home from work and was stopped at a traffic light. The light tu... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The component is the differential. Yes it is available The differential is leaking oil from the cou... |
| Sep 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I had lightly let off my gas pedal since I was driving down a slight decline/hill. Upon reaching th... |
| Sep 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine won’t start. The car just shut down. While drive there was a sluggish feel in the car eng... |
| Jun 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | my car is burning oil i change the oil often and after a oil change it burns about 1 to 2 quarts eve... |
| May 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle is equipped with a Theta II engine. After several months of oil consumption tests Colon... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t seized. After getting multiple inputs from Licensed Mechanics I was info... |
| Feb 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car is consuming oil extensively between oil changes. Car was not accelerating properly and check en... |
| Dec 16, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Motor blown rods are knocking and will seize up |
| Apr 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FIRST WE HEARD WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS MAKING A BELT LOOSE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN OUR LOCAL AREA OF DE... |
| Mar 31, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP REPAIRING A BLOWN ENGINE, WHICH FELL UNDER RECALL 162. WHEN THE VEHICLE W... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATION SLIPS & CAN QUIT SUPPLYING GAS TO ENGINE FOR FEW SECONDS, ENGINE IS KNOC... |
| Jul 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON SERVICING HIS VEHICLE, HE... |
| Jun 27, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING. NO PREVIOUS ISSUES. GOING UP HILL AT 40MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPE... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | AIR AND DEFROSTERS QUIT TURN ENGINE OFF RESTART AND IT WORKED.5 TIMES .THE ENGINE IS A 2013 2.0 TURB... |
| Feb 6, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | MY CAR KEEPS TURNING ON AND OFF. AS OF RECENTLY THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF INSIDE THE CAR( RADIO, LI... |