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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZW3LA0DG••••••2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
186on the model
70builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 3Engine 3Suspension 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2015
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.…
StructureFeb 2026
Day 1 – Feb 11 at 4pm incident occurred my daughter was driving the vehicle on [XXX] , she was in the far right hand lane preparing to take an upcoming exit. Suddenly and unexpectedly the hood opened obstructing her view of the roadway and smashed the front windshield. Because…
Power TrainMar 2022
My 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t seized. After getting multiple inputs from Licensed Mechanics I was informed about a known recall for my vehicle with symptoms that aligned with the symptoms of my vehicle. That is also listed on the NHTSA re-call list. I contacted Hyundai shortly…
EngineJul 2018
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…
SeatsMar 2014
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the front driver's seat track became disconnected from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the track assembly was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted…
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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 5XYZW3LA0DG040638 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.