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 · 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
Electrical System · Engine
I have brought this car to my local hyundai dealership at least 4 times within this last year with the most recent time being about a month ago, about a knocking noise coming from my engine that was so extremely loud when driving. The car hesitates and/or stalls everytime the knocking noise is present and, each time i bring it to the service department they tell me nothing is wrong with the car. The one time i…
ODI 10994175
Engine · Steering · Suspension
While turn left into a subdivision the steering would not re-center thus the car ran over a couple of large stones lining the roadway at the entrance. The abs did not engage. Finally the car stopped about 30 feet later. I was able to finally steer the car back on to the street. There is damage to the undercarriage, the inner wheel well on the right side was torn off, the left front air dam, the exhaust system, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10761903
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When driving on the freeway, vehicle lost power and shut off, smelled and saw smoke coming from the vents. Pulled to side of road and opened hood to check engine and flames shot out, closed hood and truckers ran over with fire extinguishers and called fire department. Within 5 minutes vehicle was totally engulfed and fire department had arrived and could only prevent flames from spreading to surrounding environment.…
Fire reported
ODI 10748982
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was stopped with my foot on brake. The engine began to race for several seconds and then returned to normal. It seemed as if the transmission was in neutral when this happened as there was no laboring of the engine. The car was in drive.
ODI 10744787
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,847.
ODI 10731823
Engine
My engine is very loud and is knocking. I have a few friends who have the same vehicle and theirs is quite barely hear it running. I sent a letter to the hyundai corporate office to complaint heard nothing back my vehicle has a little over 64,000 miles one of my friends has 93,000 miles and her santa fe is quite. I would like to know if there is something going on with my vehicle,also the oild stick looks burnt.
ODI 11254330
Engine
While driving on an interstate at 75 miles an hour, my engine started to make a knocking sound and was losing acceleration. I tried accelerating but the car did not accelerate. The engine then seized up and i coasted to the side of the interstate. Car was towed to dealership. The dealership stated the second cylinder broke up inside the engine causing the engine to seize. They are replacing the engine. *tr
ODI 10680116
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 2,137.
ODI 10629066
Engine
At 7606 miles i took my 2013 santa fe sport 2.0t in for an oil change. The dealer inspected the vehicle and noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. The manager and line tech confirmed the knocking and indicated to me that i would need a new engine. I was traveling and had a [redacted] ahead of me to get back home. Having to worry about this every time i travel is a concern. I do not want to end up on the…
ODI 10627091
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the engine locked. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine indicator illuminated and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 18,000.
ODI 10615816
Engine
We were on the interstate when traffic had stopped we were stopped about 5 minutes and when we went to go the engine quit right after we gave the vehicle the gas, none of the engine lights came on. We restarted the car and gave it the gas and it quit again still no engine lights came on.we waited a few minutes and restarted the car and got off the interstate and drove on a side road to see if the computer would…
ODI 10592114
Engine
Took 2013 santa fe sport 2.0t awd in for routine appointment at local hyundai dealer to have warranty service on fuel filler door (which was not operating due to failure to re-connect solenoid during prior recall - before delivery - for door locks) and also to check on "tappet noise" in engine. Confirmed these would be warranty items before leaving. Stunned to receive call later that afternoon informing me that…
ODI 10576577
Engine · Ignition
Est feb 11, 2014. Driving on the pa turnpike and next thing i know the engine quit. Tried putting car in neutral and restart but it wouldn't. Was able to pull across 5 lanes of turnpike traffic to side - put in park and restarted. *js 13 april, 2014. In parking lot with motor running. Accidentally hit base of key chain and car shut off. Key still in and on the position of started mode - like i hadn't turn it off.…
ODI 10579507
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC.NO WARNING SIGNS. *TR
ODI 10564711
Engine
My neighbor sold me my car. So he usually will take it in for my oil changes to save me the trip. He picked my car up as usual and headed to the dealership, which is about 25 miles away. He called me less then a half hour later saying the car was broken down on the side of the road. I was livid. The vehicle was towed to circle hyundai of shrewsbury nj. They did not touch the car the afternoon it came in. That upset…
ODI 10548887
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, a trouble code was not detected for the malfunction. The technician informed the contact that the engine had seized and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10547921
Engine
I was at a light, as i let go of the brake, i heard a loud clanking sound and the front of the car shook and the car immediately died. I tried to restart, made the same sound and died. Called roadside and had vehicle towed to dealership after an hour and a half being stuck at a light/intersection. I was told the next day that my car suffered a "catastrophic engine failure". No codes came up. They dropped the pan and…
ODI 10537110
Engine
While driving our 2013 hyundai santa fe sport 4cyl. On the mass. Turnpike, 200 miles from home, the engine suddenly started to run very rough. My son bought the car into the right hand lane and onto the shoulder of the road. The car was turned off as he investigated the problem. No damage was visible. As the car was restarted, the check engine light came on. The car continued to run very rough and shook. With the…
ODI 10535260
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 320.
ODI 10534129
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
Electrical System · Engine
6/10/13 while driving 45 mph with outside temp around 90 degrees my air conditioning stopped working. Tried turning off and on but would not work. Pulled to the side of the road turned the car off and restarted and the air conditioning worked again. I thought it was just a fluke. 6/28/13 while driving 65 mph on the interstate the car lurched and the rpms went up and down. I pulled to the side of the road but no…
ODI 10522691
Engine
I was driving my 2013 santa fe on the highway on april 6, 2013 and i was coming to a four way stop. I heard my engine start making a ticking sound. When i went through the intersection the noise was even louder. At that point i pulled off along side the road and called roadside assistance. My car was towed to the dealership and on april 8, 2013, the dealership called me and said that the engine had blown up. How…
ODI 10505769
Engine · Power Train
What i am about to describe happens randomly. The only discernible pattern is that it happens when accelerating from rest or from slow speed. It has happened about 15 times in the first 800 miles of driving. When i begin to accelerate slowly forward from rest or from a slow forward roll there is no response. It feels like the engine has stalled, but hasn't. Continuing to push down brings no result. After…
ODI 10500859