Power Train Related Problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (six problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Power Train problem

Please see attached document for detailed description of a Hyundai dealership refusing to fix a hazardous to drive 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Takata recall - on 12/24/18 I was driving with my young kids in the car and we heard a loud boom and crazy sounds. We pulled over and had the car towed after my dad said the rear differential was completely blown apart.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

I was coming off the highway on the off-ramp and coming to a stop at a stoplight. When the light turned green, the car wouldn't not accelerate pass 10 or 15 mph. It seemed like it wouldn't shift to a higher gear but would be stuck on 1st gear to accelerate.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Hyundai Santa Fe model year vehicles:



Santa Fe Service Bulletins
Santa Fe Safety Recalls
Santa Fe Defect Investigations