hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems
0 safety recalls. 183 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENT OF DRIVER INPUT WITHOUT WARNING, AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE…
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER LAST MONTH MY VEHICLE RPM SHOOT WAY UP AND THE ENGINE REVS UP WHEN EXCELLERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. COULD BE A STOP LIGHT, TO MAKE A TURN OR FROM BACKING UP AND GOING INTO DRIVE. LASTS ABOUT 15-30 SECONDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE JERKS…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The engine needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact…
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, OBD-II TROUBLE CODE P0087: FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE - TOO LOW. HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I EXPERIENCED THE SYMPTOMS OF P0087: ROUGH RUNNING, POOR ACCELERATION ON THE HIGH WAY, AND HARD STARTING.
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 183 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 84 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 183 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.