How many steering complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 95 steering complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe, which is 16% of the 605 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2013 Santa Fe steering complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2013 Santa Fe?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 6,142 miles.

Did the 2013 Santa Fe steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries associated with steering complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe.

How does the 2013 Santa Fe compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2013 Santa Fe's steering complaint share of 16% is higher than every other model year listed, including 2014 at 11% and 2011 at 11%.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 95 steering complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 16% of all complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 1 fire reported. The median mileage at failure was 6,142 miles, and no related recalls are listed in this data.

Steering complaints: 95; 16% of 605
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 6,142 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe the vehicle wandering or drifting at highway speeds, requiring constant steering correction to stay in the lane.
Some report a pronounced leftward or rightward pull that pushes the car toward oncoming traffic or off the road edge.
Several owners say the steering wheel does not self-center after a turn, forcing them to manually straighten it.
A few describe the Driver Selected Steering Mode (DSSM) as unstable, with the problem worsening as speed increases.
One report describes the steering wheel seizing on a winding road along with a steering warning light, causing the vehicle to veer.
One report describes a loss of steering re-centering that led to striking roadside stones and undercarriage damage.

When 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2012, latest Jan 24, 2025.

95 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2025 Q1; peak 2013 Q1 (8).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20108 (3%)
201120 (11%)
201216 (5%)
201395 (16%)
201452 (11%)
20156 (2%)
20163 (1%)
201727 (3%)
20188 (7%)
201912 (6%)
20206 (3%)
20211 (1%)
20223 (2%)
20233 (1%)
20243 (2%)
20255 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 95 steering complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe, which is 16% of the 605 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2013 Santa Fe steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2013 Santa Fe?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 6,142 miles.
Did the 2013 Santa Fe steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries associated with steering complaints for the 2013 Santa Fe.
How does the 2013 Santa Fe compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2013 Santa Fe's steering complaint share of 16% is higher than every other model year listed, including 2014 at 11% and 2011 at 11%.