2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Power Train Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
- power train · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My car keeps turning on and off. As of recently the lights came on and off inside the car( radio, lights, ) then the steering wheel locked up but the gas was still able to be used. The abs , steering wheel , and suv indicators were red on the dashboard
ODI 11307578
Power Train
Hyundai continues to have ongoing major issues with the fwd transmission all types and largely most of its model brands. The point is that even under 100kmiles they refuse to assist in the cost for repairs...
ODI 11279268
Power Train
Recall 112 for hyundai santa fe suv. My car has had its front axel pop out of the transmission twice in less than 2 years and there are also metal shavings in the transmission. The recall 112 would address these issues, however hyundai has taken the position that my vin is not covered by the recall. The axel popped out both times while driving with my wife and kids in the car leaving them stranded. This is a huge…
Crash reported
ODI 11243396
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions the car, while in motion, feels like it downshifts causing driver and occupants to be pushed forward in the vehicle. The car has also failed to respond when accelerator depressed while car was already in motion. After coming to a stop, vehicle completely shut off.
ODI 11219990
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car has been stalling every time i start it . It's been happening since april and i just bought it in september.
ODI 11243903
Power Train
Takata recall - on 12/24/18 i was driving with my young kids in the car and we heard a loud boom and crazy sounds. We pulled over and had the car towed after my dad said the rear differential was completely blown apart. The dealership said theyve never seen such a thing and thought for sure hyundai would repair with a good will repair but hyundai declined it. Upon googling i found out this is a common problem and…
ODI 11165843
Power Train · Wheels
Tires wore premature and it was determined to be the front left hub bearing at 41696 miles.we had been hearing a thumping noise and it slowly worsened over time. Took it back for another noise in the rear end. Hyundai determined it to be the coupler and axles that had failed. Service person said it could have locked up and caused further damage. Also the upper and lower ac lines went bad and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11099260
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. Religiously in for routine oil change and maintenance, not due for an oil change for 1200 more miles. The vehicle sat for 7 days while i was on vacation, ran fine before it sat. Drove the vehicle for 4 days after returning from vacation. About 6pm coming home from work, opposite from rush hour traffic. I suddenly heard slight ticking sound when i pressed on the gas to accelerate quickly getting on to…
ODI 11002595
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After accelerating from a stop light, turning left onto a two lane 35mph road, the car seemed to downshift and would not respond to the accelerator. It continued to move forward at no more than 10-15mph jerking and lunging up a hill, causing a hazard for approaching cars. The awd light came on along with another light pertaining to the drivetrain/axle. We were able to continue a few hundred yards until a safe spot…
ODI 10836246
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down the driveway without being prompted. The vehicle rolled over the contact's arm and caused second degree burns. Medical attention was required. The issue recurred, but the contact was able to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle the second time. In addition, the contact stated that a passenger became trapped in the…
1 injury
ODI 10824098
Power Train · Steering
The steering wheel vibrate in every condition of road and the vehicle some times take to the left side. *tr
ODI 10672379
Engine · Power Train
I've had a 2013 hyundai santa fe gls for about six months (purchased new on 3/3/14). Several weeks ago around 8/22/14), when i tried to rapidly accelerate on to the interstate from the on ramp, the engine revved up to 8-9k rpm but it felt like the clutch/transmission never engaged and i could not accelerate. After letting my foot off the gas and retrying, the car 'bucked' and eventually, i was able to accelerate at…
ODI 10636933
Power Train
Santa fe v6 limited awd. Intermittent clunking noise from transaxle when turning left or right. Mostly occurs on warm days. Concerned tranny might fail at high speed and cause accident. *tr
ODI 10626568
Power Train
Car seemed to buck while driving in low gear. Took it to dealer and they replaced the differential. 4 days later the symptoms have reappeared. Concerned about recalls and bad transmission. Car purchased aug 19, 2013. *tr
ODI 10565230
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v355000 (power train) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was notified but could not provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10552444
Power Train · Wheels
I scheduled an appointment with fitzgerald lakeforest hyundai in gaithersburg, md on 10/7/2013 for the campaign 112 recall, along with an oil change and tire rotation. When i picked the car up, i was informed that the part for the recall had to be special ordered and they would call when the part came in. A couple of weeks later, i received a call from [xxx] in the service department that the parts were in for the…
ODI 10551950
Power Train
My 1 year old hyundai santa fe started making faint knocking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle about 6 months ago, which has now become more noticeable and persistent when cornering at slow speeds (parking lots and winding roads), or going over a dip in the road at higher speeds. It sounds like a single clunk with slight feedback in the steering wheel, when turning the steering wheel, and i have…
ODI 10576065
Power Train
My father received a recall letter 9/23/13 from hyundai on his new 2013 santa fe sport regarding the right front axle shaft and that it could fracture. Camp112. He called his dealer on 9/24/13 to schedule the replacement work. They were out of the part. He followed up again 10/17/13. My father got ill after the holidays. I found the recall paperwork and tried to schedule the repair, in march 2014. They still did not…
ODI 10593449
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated the recall under nhtsa campaign number: 13v355000 (power train) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. *tr
ODI 10558379
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v355000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10553994
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v355000 (power train) and stated that the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and they were unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10549924
Power Train
When taking off from stop or traffic signal, making left turn, vehicle rear end ( sounds like rear end or awd) makes thumping, slipping, bumping noise which can be felt through out vehicle. First noticed about 3000 miles. Thought it may be a normal condition for an awd vehicle, but the condition has progressively gotten worse! Taken to dealer 2 time now, they state they can not find any problem, they replaced the…
ODI 10605161
Engine · Power Train
I was coming off the highway on the off-ramp and coming to a stop at a stoplight. When the light turned green, the car wouldn't not accelerate pass 10 or 15 mph. It seemed like it wouldn't shift to a higher gear but would be stuck on 1st gear to accelerate. I had to pull off the side of the road and get it towed back to the dealership. Before getting a tow truck, i attempted to turn it off and on several time. The…
ODI 10524786
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Traction Control System
I was making a right turn out of a shopping plaza onto a main highway when the traction control engaged because of fresh wet roads, a loud boom came from the passenger side front. Right after the boom the suv revved up and the suv had total loss of power and wouldn't move forward at all. I coasted to the side of the road. I put the suv in park, shut it off. After restarted suv had full working power with drive and…
ODI 10524015
Power Train
Sitting at a red light. Light turned green and i put my foot on the gas. Car made a loud clunking noise and wouldn't move. 2 policemen pushed us out of the traffic and called aaa. We were towed to the local hyundai dealer (where car was purchased). Car was in the shop for 22 days. It was determined that there was a crack in the right front axle. Not the end of the problem........the dealer had a hard time getting…
ODI 10524274