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 that the engine was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made …
2013 hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine problems
severe 84 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY, THE SPEED AT 60~65 MPH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 2~3 TIMES, EACH TIME JUST LASTED FEW SECONDS AND ACCELERATION PROBABLY COULD TRIGGER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH UP A SMALL INCLINE MY VEHICLE SEEMED TO LOSE POWER. SINCE THAT MOMENT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME WHILE AT IDLE SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP NOW BELIEVES THE ENGINE HAS FAILED AND WILL KNOW MORE AFTER FULL INVESTIGATION. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED ON PREVIOUS RECALL AND THE 'NEW' ENGINE IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE REPORTED BEFORE A RECALL WAS EV…
ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017, I BEGAN HEARING SOME KNOCKING NOISE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SANTA FE SPORT STALLED WITH NO WARNING. I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHERE PEOPLE WERE HONKING AND HAVING TO GO AROUND ME. I WAS SO SCARED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND DECIDED TO RETURN HOME INSTEAD OF GOING TO MY ORIGINAL DESTINATION. TEN…
2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT CAUGHT FIRE ON 11/20/2018 ON RT81N HARRISBURG, PA. TOWED TO FAULKNER HYUNDAI WHO SAYS IT COULD TAKE UP TO 2 MONTHS FOR A HYUNDAI ENGINEER TO GET OUT TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM. CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A KNOWN PROBLEM HAS NOT CREATED A RECALL?? THEY ARE JEOPARDIZING CUSTOMERS LIVES. WE WERE DRIVING WHEN WE HEARD NOISE, PULLED OFF AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT. MY HUSBAND USED W…
The engine in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T shut off suddenly while driving and would not restart. The dealership confirmed the engine is seized, has bottom-end knocking, and FAILED the BCT (bearing clearance test). Hyundai denied assistance claiming ‘maintenance neglect,’ but the mechanical failure is consistent with known Hyundai GDI engine defects. This presents a serious safety hazard because …
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an unknown dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer charged a fee for the diagnostic testing. The contact declined to p…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2013 hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 84 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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