2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving down a highway and was slowing down as motorcycle in front of me was turning. I than proceeded to drive, I heard a loud noise which everyone in the vehicle thought it was the motorcycle (it wasn't) we pulled over into the nearest gas station and saw that my oil light was barely…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after a routine oil change, while driving back to the residence, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the engine. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V226000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 196 | 61% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 202 | 58% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 42 | 62% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 50% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 92 | 57% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.