2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 103
- 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 103 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 10 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 14 records
- engine seized · 11 records
- check engine · 11 records
- side road · 11 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
- coming engine · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The check engine came on and a few minutes later, began flashing. The car broke down on the side of i-95. We had it towed to a mechanic who said the "engine is blown"
ODI 11298162
Engine
Many time my hyundai engine hesitates when starting off. Only does this occasionally. My 2013 sante fe has done this hesitation several times when i do not expect it to be done. The dealer has check it and adjusted it but still hesitates, but not often.dealer indicates that there is no recall. Happens when i am starting off.
ODI 11292133
Engine
Vehicle was in the dealership for safety recall campaign 162 on 11/6/19. Dealership instructed me to get an oil change, drive my vehicle, and return every 700-1000 miles to have oil levels checked. I complied and drove my vehicle on a short trip on 11/8/19. At approximately 8:30 pm, as i was driving down the highway, my vehicle's engine seized and i lost all power to my vehicle. My wife and 2 children (4 and 6) were…
ODI 11279763
Engine
While under normal driving conditions, after operating for approx. 10 minutes, i was driving on a state route with traffic and the engine completely shut off. No warning, no dash warning lights, not stalling of engine, it simply shut off. Had to pull off side of road, thru traffic, and leave vehicle sitting until it could be towed.
ODI 11268780
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On september 20th 2018 after having the car a week, the car made a noise would not start all the dashboard lights were blinking on and off then never came on again. The car was taken to the dealer for them to say it was a battery, which they never gave a service receipt for no matter how many times i asked. Then again on august 7 2019 my engine light came on and car stop while driving on the expressway with my kids…
ODI 11278151
Engine
2013 hyundai santa fe sport - had engine replaced due to recall end of june 2019. October 6th car stared bucking and unable to go more than 3-5 mph with pedal to floor. Car towed to hyundai who after inspection said it was throttle body. Cost to repair was just about $900. Had to rent car in order to get to work. Picked up car on monday night. Wednesday morning made it about 2 miles from house and car did exactly…
ODI 11268246
Engine
I was driving on the highway around 65mph with my wife and 6 month old when i realized that applying the gas pedal was having no effect. The tachometer showed 0 rpm. I applied the brakes but they were very hard to press. I was able to safely pull over. We then noticed a burning smell and a little smoke and got out of the car. The vehicle would make no attempt to start and had to be towed. The hyundai dealership has…
ODI 11256260
Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall. We were driving on a state hwy at 55mph and starting to hear a knock from the engine. In the year and a half of owning the vehicle there were no issues. No indicator of issues or anything. We even had it serviced 2 weeks prior and there were no problems. Within a 2 mile span of the knock starting the vehicle engine seized and shut down. Fortunately, no one was behind us because there was nowhere safe…
ODI 11255718
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated and seized in the middle of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it continued to hesitate while driving. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bearing needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with…
ODI 11254688
Engine
Had oil changed 1,100 miles ago. Threw a rod, ruined engine. Mechanic said my dipstick was 'bone dry'. It wasn't even touching the oil. My oil was changed at the dealership. I've been told by engine parts supplier that this is a known issue with my year, make, and model. He didn't know the details of my issue at all. Yet described it perfectly . I was driving on a busy highway when engine failed. I was traveling 65…
ODI 11254054
Engine
Engine failed on highway, had to pull over and car never started back up.
ODI 11256145
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle emitted a loud sound coming from the engine, the vehicle seized, and would not restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was engine failure. The contact stated that she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000…
ODI 11246446
Electrical System · Engine
Purchasing the hyundai santa fe 2013 was the biggest mistake i made. Since purchasing the vehicle i have spent over 5k in repairs, towing, and car rentals. First i was made to believe if i change all the oil and did all updates to the filters my car would stop stalling and shutting down on me that didn't work. Then my car shut down on the highway with my kids in the car almost killing us on the highway. I was told…
ODI 11242692
Engine
Complete engine failure at 105k miles, oil was present in failed engine and was not the cause of engine failure. 5 months and i am still waiting for a new engine from hyundai.
ODI 11288675
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving up a hill, the vehicle started shaking. The contact pulled over and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle did not restart and the oil level was on empty. There was no warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel regarding an oil shortage. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the engine seized. There was no damage to the…
ODI 11219958
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
After driving car for over 1 1/2 hrs, losing acceleration after slowing down to pay tolls. Is happening more frequently. Safety hazard because even though i have gas pedal to floor will not go past 50 mph on highway that is 65 mph. Has happened 3 times and is happening more frequently. Two other times happened after driving 2 hours on turnpike. Car lost turbo boost and wouldn't go very fast.. No lights on dash. Gas…
ODI 11218733
Engine · Service Brakes
I was on my way to a softball field for my granddaughters game and after stopping at a stop sign, i began to accelerate and my car just died. I drifted over to the roadside and tried at least 5 times to restart the vehicle to no avail. I then called aaa auto and had the girls start walking toward the ball field , much against my better judgement ( ages 10 & 12). The vehicle i had towed wednesday to my home. I now…
ODI 11218448
Engine
Driving down the road and the engine completely shut off without warning and there was no warning lights on the dashboard. Figured it was the alternator, changed it out and now the car makes a very loud clicking noise. Had it diagnosed and it needs new lifters along with possible machining of the pistons/head to get them smooth and the mechanic stated the car was a few hundred revolutions from seizing. Additionally…
ODI 11218794
Engine
I was driving on the highway when i accelerated to pass a car, it started to lose power. I was able to pull over to the shoulder had the car towed to the dealership. I was told there was an engine recall that i was not informed about. They didn't have a loaner for me so i had to rent a car until one became available. They had the car for 3 months. 1 month later same exact problem. I had the car towed to the…
ODI 11206047
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
Engine
Short version- this car stalled in the middle of highway traffic and would not start again, creating a traffic hazard and required towing and hyundai dealer said there was nothing wrong with it. Later it also caught on fire while moving in a parking lot. There was smoke inside the car and smoking coming out the front grill. It has several known factory manufacture known issues that are well documented nationwide to…
Fire reported
ODI 11190333
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact called mac haik hyundai at [redacted] (located at 4404 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904) and was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected right away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11170331
Engine
I was driving on a two line highway in the country and as i went to accelerate the car engine quit. I could not restart the car. As i was pulling off to the side i saw smoke coming out of the engine or hood. I got my daughter and myself out of the car safely and once we stepped away from the car i saw an orange glow in the engine and then that glow burst into flames. I was in motion and i was driving straight…
Fire reported
ODI 11170112
Engine
While driving down a 4 lane divided state highway i started to hear a clicking noise coming from front of car; but car was still running. Got worse and started hesitating a little as i pressed the gas pedal. I got stopped at a red light. When i started off from being stopped it would barely go, then it died. Within a few minutes i noticed smoke coming from the engine, got out and saw flames coming out of grill area…
Fire reported
ODI 11155446
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Wheels
I own a 2013 santa fe and i have had several issues with it, the engine being replaced due to failing while driving on the highway, it was serviced with a few other items dealer found to be needed for some recalls. But none i can recall for sure was regarding the engine itself, will need to check service records. Then later it was the fuel pump(injector) need to verify specifics, but gas fumes and smoke coming from…
Fire reported
ODI 11150942