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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZWDLAXDG••••••2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
190on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2025
Number 4 piston developed a hole in it. Also the engine has been going through a lot of oil
Power TrainJan 2020
2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT TURBO. PAST/PRESENT SAFETY-SENSITIVE DEFECTS, NOTED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS: 1. One Confirmed Open Recall [CAMPAIGN #/NHTSA RECALL #—Recall 251 / 23V651000] (To Be Scheduled ASAP). 2. RPM/Propulsion Limp-mode Conditions: Vehicle periodically loses…
SteeringJul 2019
While driving 35 mph through an intersection on a city street, the entire electrical system failed and shut off. I was unable to steer or brake, but managed to coast into a parking lot. The entire dash panel repeatedly flashed and all warning symbols appeared on dash panel.…
Electrical SystemApr 2018
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's son was driving 5 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to lia hyundai of enfield (40 palomba dr., enfield, ct 06082,…
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2017
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe sport. While driving, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the hood flew open without warning and cracked the front windshield. The contact was able to move the vehicle off of the road. The contact received notification of…
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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 5XYZWDLAXDG091070 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.