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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
605Owner complaints to NHTSA
8Defect investigations

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine273Most reports between 50k and 120k miles
Steering95Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Service Brakes64
Unknown Or Other56Most reports between 20k and 100k miles
Electrical System53Most reports between 0 and 100k miles
Power Train52Most reports between 0 and 100k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodJun 2017 · Campaign 17V358000
  • Power Train: Axle AssemblyAug 2013 · Campaign 13V355000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2023 · Park outside · Campaign 23V651000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024
  • Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · opened Nov 2021 · closed Jun 2023
  • Non-crash Vehicle FiresPE19003 · opened Mar 2019 · closed Dec 2021
  • Non-crash Vehicle FiresDP18003 · opened Aug 2018 · closed May 2019

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.