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5XYZUDLB7DG••••••2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
189on the model
70builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 2Power Train 2Engine 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireDec 2023
The contact owns a.2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while parked, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact opened the hood and…
Unknown Or OtherfireJun 2023
My husband was driving home and noticed the rpms showed 0 when he was idling. Then a little bit of smoke come out of the hood so he pulled over. When he stopped, there was thick black smoke coming out of the hood. Seconds after he got out of the vehicle the entire vehicle was…
EngineJul 2025
While driving, my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe suddenly began losing acceleration without warning. No check engine lights were on at the time. The RPMs surged to 5,000–6,000, but the vehicle failed to gain speed. Moments later, the car lost all power completely. The red engine warning…
Power TrainMar 2021
My vehicle was in the shop repairing a blown engine, which fell under recall 162. When the vehicle was taken in for repair, the only inoperable and/or probable issue was the engine. While being repaired, the dealership stated that rust on the input splines became loose and upon…
SteeringDec 2019
Driving on the highway doing 65mph my steering all of the sudden got hard and the steering light indicator came on the dash board. I was able to make it to work with out any power sterring but made it a tough ride
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYZUDLB7DG027941 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.