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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 7% of all complaints for the year, including 6 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure was 19,481 miles, and no related recalls are on file for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
40
7% of 605
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
19,481 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front axles reportedly crack or fracture at low mileage, sometimes producing a loud bang or grinding noise and leaving the vehicle unable to move in drive or reverse.
  • Owners describe persistent steering wander and constant correction needed at highway speed, worsened by wind gusts or passing vehicles.
  • Some drivers report the car shifting or moving sideways in its lane after hitting a bump, suggesting a suspension component not holding the vehicle steady.
  • A tire reportedly lost a chunk of tread at highway speed, causing a rapid flat and exposing the internal wires.
  • One owner reports a front wheel catching a curb during a low-speed turn, causing the vehicle to tip onto its side.

When 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 28, 2012, latest Mar 2, 2025.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2012Oct 2013Mar 2014Jan 2015Nov 2015Feb 2018Oct 2018Jul 2022
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2013 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

  1. 201017 (7%)
  2. 201118 (10%)
  3. 201222 (6%)
  4. 201340 (7%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 20155 (2%)
  7. 20164 (2%)
  8. 201711 (1%)
  9. 20181 (1%)
  10. 20194 (2%)
  11. 20209 (4%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20225 (3%)
  14. 20236 (3%)
  15. 20249 (6%)
  16. 202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 7% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Santa Fe suspension or wheels?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this component on the 2013 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do suspension problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 19,481 miles.
Did these suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries linked to complaints in this component area for the 2013 Santa Fe.
How does 2013 compare to other Santa Fe model years for this problem?
The 2013 model year has the highest raw complaint count in this area among the listed years, at 40 complaints, compared to 22 in 2012 and 13 in 2014.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.