Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Hyundai Santa FE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 605 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V355000 Right Front Axle Shaft Can Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 273 complaints
- Steering 95 complaints
- Unknown or Other 56 complaints
- Electrical System 53 complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Service Brakes 45 complaints
Of the 605 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 41 a fire; across all 605 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has several recalls, including issues with the ABS module and axle shaft, and numerous engine-related complaints. These factors contribute to a below-average reliability rating. Buyers should be aware of potential high repair costs related to these components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| ABS module | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| axle shaft | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| hood latch | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filters annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or noises
- Unresponsive brakes
- Axle vibrations or noises
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Hood not latching securely
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.