2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 118 of 198 complaints (60%) filed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with a median failure mileage of 92,000 miles. NHTSA lists 12 reported fires in this group and two related engine recalls, 18V934000 and 17V226000.
- Engine complaints
- 118
- 60% of 198
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 12
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 92,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speed, often preceded by a popping or knocking noise from the engine.
- Engine compartment fires reported after stalling, with smoke or flames seen coming from under the hood.
- Some drivers reported smelling gas or fumes inside the cabin just before a fire started.
- Reports describe the engine losing power and rpms dropping unexpectedly at lower speeds, such as 30 mph, causing sudden deceleration.
- Owners describe vehicles becoming fully engulfed in flames within minutes of the initial stall or noise, in some cases while parked.
- One report describes loss of brakes along with the engine stall and smoke.
When 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 12, 2017, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- NHTSA 18V934000Dec 28, 2018Engine150,730 vehicles
Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
- NHTSA 17V226000Mar 31, 2017Engine572,000 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- NHTSA lists 118 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe Sport, which is 60% of all 198 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related engine recalls: 17V226000, covering machining errors that can cause premature bearing wear, and 18V934000, covering a high-pressure fuel pipe issue on vehicles previously repaired under earlier recalls.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 92,000 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 12 fires and 1 crash among the reported engine complaints for this model year, with no reported injuries.