2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls (6)

Every 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000

  Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside

  Problem

  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 compartment fire while parked or driving.

  Risk

  An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V303000

  Apr 28, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

  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 recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V520000

  Aug 27, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

  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-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

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• Engine · NHTSA 18V934000

  Dec 28, 2018Engine

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  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.

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• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 17V358000

  May 6, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  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.

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• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V226000

  Mar 31, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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.

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, reporting 1 crashes, 15 fires. Hyundai has issued at least 130 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine109
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic32
• Unknown Or Other22
• Electrical System15
• Engine and Engine Cooling11
• Power Train11

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (48)
• Equipment (37)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (31)
• Engine (17)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (12)
• Power Train (12)

Read Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Other Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model years

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