2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2WD | 11.5 | 8.0 | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Sport 2WD | 11.8 | 8.8 | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Sport 4WD | 11.9 | 9.1 | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Sport 4WD | 12.5 | 9.9 | 11.3 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Label
Transport Canada 2024552 ·
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian reg...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2024080 ·
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527). For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid model is affected...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2023527 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2024-080. On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit.
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2023125 ·
Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result...
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2022659 ·
On certain vehicles, the rear parking assist sensors (mounted in the rear bumper) could short circuit. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2022-118. Vehicles that were already repaired under Hyundai recall R0212 don't require this repair.
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Accessories
Transport Canada 2022118 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-659. On certain vehicles, the rear parking assist sensors (mounted in the rear bumper) could short circuit. Note: Vehicles repaired under Hyundai recall R0078 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2013-067) also require this re...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2021253 ·
On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall replaces R0172 (Transport Canada recall 2020-410). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2020410 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-253. On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This problem may cause the ABS warning light to turn on.
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2020091 ·
Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, moisture could enter the control module and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall only affects Hyundai Genuine Accessory trailer wiring harness kits that were manufactured...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2019640 ·
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata...
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Other
Transport Canada 2019420 ·
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall th...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2019130 ·
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This affects Sonata...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2019012 ·
When repairs were completed under recall campaign 2015-428 (Hyundai #R0101) or 2017197 (Hyundai #R0130), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued dur...
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Structure
Transport Canada 2017297 ·
On certain vehicles, the cable between the actuating lever for the secondary hood latch and the secondary latch may become corroded over time. This could cause the secondary hood latch to remain in the open position when the hood is closed. If the vehicle were to be driven with t...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2017197 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2013279 ·
On certain FWD Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash....
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Accessories
Transport Canada 2013067 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-118. On certain Santa Fe Sport, a mixture of moisture and road salt may enter the rear parking assist sensors (mounted in the rear bumper), which could result in an electrical short on the circuit board within the sens...
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Show 7 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
NHTSA (U.S.) 23V651000 ·
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 vehicl...
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V303000 ·
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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
NHTSA (U.S.) 20V520000 ·
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.
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Engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA (U.S.) 18V934000 ·
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 improp...
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Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
NHTSA (U.S.) 17V358000 ·
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 clos...
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
NHTSA (U.S.) 17V226000 ·
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.
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Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
NHTSA (U.S.) 13V355000 ·
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, 2012, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
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Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
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Specs
- Body type
- SUV or crossover
- Engines
- 3.3 L 6-cylinder, 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrains
- FWD, 4WD