2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

104Engine complaints

55%Of all 189 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE104 · 55%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32 · 16.9%

Unspecified / other18 · 9.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 7.4%

POWER TRAIN11 · 5.8%

Share of the 189 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact observed a gasoline odor. The ABS…”NHTSA complaint 11556102 — filed 11/20/2023

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH up a slight incline, the vehicle lost motive…”NHTSA complaint 11541876 — filed 08/31/2023

“The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, he detected fumes inside the vehicle and saw black…”NHTSA complaint 11525505 — filed 06/05/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: 104 of 189 complaints on file (55%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have in total?

189 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.