Structure Related Problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the body (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Body problem

I was driving my car and my “open” door light came on out of nowhere. When I stopped I got out and closed my door the light turned off. When I was driving again the light came on and when I tried to open my door, it got stuck.   Read details...

The Door problem

The latch of the driver door doesn’t lock. It remains open . There was a recall for it but not sure if it ever got done before I bought the car.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, he heard a strange noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the a frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Hyundai Santa Fe model year vehicles:



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