2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
106 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
“My 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is subject to Hyundai Recall 162 / NHTSA Recall 17V-226, concerning premature connecting-rod-bearing wear that can cause engine knocking, engine failure, and loss of motive power. My vehicle developed engine knocking and a flashing check-engine light while I was…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“Vehicle is a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine. A Hyundai dealer documented excessive oil consumption in December 2025 (3 quarts consumed over 1,703 miles during a dealer-administered oil consumption test; repair orders on file and available for inspection). On April 19…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- 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 | 194 | 61% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 196 | 57% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 63% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 40 | 50% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 91 | 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.