Model year guide

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints188
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined21–24 mpg
Typical price$12,455

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport recalls 6

Engine NHTSA Campaign #18V934000 · 28/12/2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #17V358000 · 05/06/2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #17V226000 · 31/03/2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module NHTSA Campaign #21V303000 · 28/04/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This re…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module NHTSA Campaign #20V520000 · 27/08/2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-3…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module NHTSA Campaign #23V651000 · 22/09/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine c…

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyu…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport common problems

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,988

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport worth?

Low
$9,995
Typical price
$12,455
High
$14,450

From 12 comparable 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,940
Fuel only$14,940
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport Popular / Sport Leather / Sport Tech / Sport Turbo / Sport Turbo leather · Sport AWD · Sport 2WD
Engines
2.4L · 2.0L

2013 Hyundai santa fe sport vehicles on record

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2013 Hyundai santa fe sport — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport?

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system.

What is the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport get?

The 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport worth?

Comparable 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport listings run roughly $9,995–$14,450, typically around $12,455 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.