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
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming through the air vents. He then observed flames under the hood. A police report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the contact was informed that the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an…
Fire reported
ODI 11140657
Engine
I purchased my vehicle 2 weeks ago from hyundai of columbia in tennessee when the engine blew i was driving down the highway in alabama about 65 mph then all of a sudden i hear a sound simular to a fan gaurd pressed up against the blade then what sounded like a cinder block hitting my car the engine stopped and i coasted to the shoulder on the 565. I checked the dipstick the once honey colored oil was black with…
ODI 11140211
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. When the contact attempted to start the engine, it turned over and took more than one attempt to start. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the check engine light illuminated because the vehicle may not have an authentic fuel cap. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11183103
Engine
I was driving my 2013 hyundai santa fe had sudden loss of power and noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was pulled off the road and towed to the local hyundai dealership (clermont, fl) . There was no oil spill or leaks on the exterior of the engine. No warning lights came on inside dashboard. How does it go from running fine, to just going up hill and having loss of power, making noise and when towed to the garage…
ODI 11124305
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 65 mph, a popping noise was heard underneath the hood without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be inspected by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn hyundai [redacted], located at 386 rte 37 e, toms river, nj 08753) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be…
ODI 11128418
Engine
Vehicle started to shake and a loud rattling noise coming from under the hood just before it died right in traffic, 2013 hyundai sport 2.0 turbo towed to the dealer whereas the service rep knew immediately what the issue was, hopefully a recall will be issued and problem fixed by hyundai as there were only 55k miles on the vehicle. *js
ODI 11112628
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to exit the vehicle and push it off the railroad track. The contact powered off the engine and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic came to the contact's home and diagnosed that the engine seized. The contact called elyria hyundai…
ODI 11195855
Engine
I was driving on the interstate on friday, june 29, 2018 in my 2013 hyundai santa fe limited 3.3l v6 and all of a sudden i hear something similar to a shotgun going off & my car began to stall and i noticed smoke & flames from the sideview mirrors as i couldn't see out of the rearview mirror. Luckily no one behind me was injured behind me since engine parts & smoke from the oil pouring out on the side of the block.…
Fire reported
ODI 11142268
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to ideal buick gmc (5871 urbana pike, frederick, md 21704, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine…
ODI 11120581
Engine
Vehicle cuts off while driving. I was driving 34 mph in the city and vehicle started shaking and then it cut off. This issue almost caused me major accident
ODI 11091671
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's son was driving 5 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to lia hyundai of enfield ([redacted]., enfield, ct 06082, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the ignition switch and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After…
ODI 11089554
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 25 mph, the engine seized. The contact had to wait two minutes before it was able to start again. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle approximately six months ago. The contact called millennium hyundai at [redacted] and the manufacturer and was informed that the failure was not due to a recall and could not be diagnosed…
ODI 11088651
Engine
I was driving my 2013 hyundai santa fe had sudden loss of power and noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was pulled off the road and towed to the local hyundai dealership where all of the service work has been done. They informed me that the engine had blown do to a sudden loss of oil pressure. There was no oil spill or leaks on the exterior of the engine. No warning lights came on inside dashboard. How does it go…
ODI 11072687
Engine
I was driving the vehicle to work and the engine stops and all the dash lights are on. The vehicle will not even turn over let alone start. I had aaa tow the vehicle to my house and after putting a wrench on the crankshaft pulley bolt and physically trying to turn the motor over i realized the motor is seized. I had noticed after draining my oil during all the prior oil changes, the vehicle was losing oil. There is…
1 injury
ODI 11076135
Engine
Engine appears to hesitate when taking off from stop. Severity seems to differ from day to day. Issue raised at dealer when vehicle was in for recall and they could not find anything wrong.
ODI 11055444
Engine
While driving on i-95 attempting to pass another car, there was a sudden loss of power. Barely managed to maneuver to the side of the road. Car would not turn over. After being towed to the dealership, dealer informed us the next day that the engine was blown and would need to be replaced. I know there was a recall for this issue because we had the car at the dealership about a week prior for them to "check" it!…
ODI 11041331
Engine
My wife and i went out for a ride, i notice a loss of power while driving on 95s in rhode island, i started to pull over to the break down lane when i notice smoke out of the back of the vehicle, i came to a stop and the car filled up with smoke , i told my wife to get out and i got out but could not see, i yelled for my wife as i could not see her, the fire dept came and said they think the turbo blew, i paid over…
ODI 11020306
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fluid leaked into the driveway of the contact's home and smoke emitted from the vehicle. Futhermore, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Woodhouse hyundai in omaha, nebraska (located at [redacted], 68154) was made aware of the failure and…
Fire reported
ODI 11014194
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 · Pedals And Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and a burning odor was present inside the cabin. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (doral hyundai located at 10285 nw 12 st doral, fl 33172) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed…
Fire reported
ODI 10993939
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The hyundai motor american of huntington beach, california, 92647 was made aware of the recall and stated that they had no…
ODI 10995138
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 65 mph, the speed reduced significantly and the check engine and engine cooling warning…
Fire reported
ODI 10981324
Engine
Wednesday my car stalled at the stop light while in drive with the brake on. Then 2 days later down the interstate my engine started knocking very loudly so i pulled over and got it towed to the nearest hyundai dealership. They reported the engine has failed and will see what they can do about the recall.
ODI 10980471
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal noises, there were strong fumes, the vehicle was difficult to shift, and it stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice, but they could not replicate and diagnose the failures. The contact later experienced the engine seizing and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The…
ODI 10981612
Engine · Starter Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine whenever it was driven. The contact took the vehicle to…
ODI 10994455