2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
Recalls on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Engine
The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the…
Latches/locks/linkages: latch
In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the…
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 199 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport at a glance
- Trims
- 2.0TBase
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Owners have filed 199 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with NHTSA, most often about the engine. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.