2013 Hyundai Santa FE Engine Problems

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

273Engine complaints

45.2%Of all 604 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

ENGINE273 · 45.2%

STEERING95 · 15.7%

Unspecified / other56 · 9.3%

POWER TRAIN51 · 8.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50 · 8.3%

Share of the 604 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED AND…”NHTSA complaint 10629066 — filed 08/28/2014

“AT 7606 MILES I TOOK MY 2013 SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A KNOCKING…”NHTSA complaint 10627091 — filed 08/21/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10615816 — filed 07/23/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE: 273 of 604 complaints on file (45.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

604 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 41 involved a fire, 13 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.