2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT TURBO. PAST/PRESENT SAFETY-SENSITIVE DEFECTS, NOTED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS: 1. One Confirmed Open Recall [CAMPAIGN #/NHTSA RECALL #—Recall 251 / 23V651000] (To Be Scheduled ASAP). 2. RPM/Propulsion Limp-mode Conditions: Vehicle periodically loses RPM READINGS on…”
filed Aug 20, 2025
“This car was included in the recall of over 1.5 million hyujdai and kia vehicles due to a factory defect that can lead to premature engine failure. This car broke down on april 28th, 2019. I am having it towed to the hyundai dealership for diagnosis. The "what to look for" section on hyundai's…”
filed Apr 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 39 | 11% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 13 | 8% |
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.