Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

13 problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2013 Santa Fe.

1 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2021

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contacts wife stated while driving 55mph when the vehicle started smoking and was accompained by a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to pull over and power off the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local dealer (major Hyundai 1534 n 9th st, stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 972-2578) where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine coolinga) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. Dl.

2 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2020

At only 78,754 miles the engine exhibited a loud knocking sound that increased in frequency as the engine rpms and decreased in frequency as engine rpms decreased. Hyundai said the entire engine needs replacement. It sounds just like the problem reported in the 2012 Santa Fe recall. Since I'm considered the second owner (vehicle was originally leased by someone else), the warranty was not honored.

3 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2020

I was driving through the highway at 80mph and I just lost power. Check engine and oil warning lights came on. When I turned the car on to exit highway I heard a knocking sound coming from engine. Basically I had to have it towed. I found out the next day about a recall 162 about engine failure for this model. I contacted Hyundai USA because I purchased the vehicle in the us and after 5 days not hearing from them I decided to call back only to be told that the case has not been handled yet. So now I am being told that they cannot do anything for me. I am left with a recall that is not my responsibility. Way to go Hyundai.

4 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

A recall was issued for this make and model for debris from the manufacturing operation that remained in the engine. The engine displayed the symptoms of this issue through a metallic knocking noise which increased as the rpm increased. The Hyundai dealership in Lincoln nebraska reviewed the vehicle and subsequently released the car back to me. Prior to this recall work at sid dillon, the vehicle did not consume oil. After the recall work the vehicle immediately started to consume oil at the rate of one quart every 500 to 600 miles . The sis dillion dealership in conjunction with Hyundai refuses to address this issue. Additionally, the knocking noise from the engine continues to concern me relative to the engine locking up and creating a stall condition while still in motion.

5 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Exited interstate and since it was a cool evening, I turned the a/c off and put window down. When accelerating from the light at the highway interchange, heard a loud knocking sound coming from under the hood. Pulled into parking lot and opened hood. Knocking became very loud under acceleration and deceleration. Having vehicle taken to dealer ASAP.

6 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2018

Going approximately 70 miles an hour on the highway and the car just shuts down. After coasting to the side of the road I tried to restart the car to which it turned over but was knocking so I immediately shut down the car and called a towing company but I was 300 miles away from home on the highway when the incident occured. After getting the vehicle home and taking it to the Hyundai dealership I was told that it fit the criteria of a recall 17v226000 NHTSA however if there was any sign of sludge in the motor during inspection they would not replace or fix the issue. I was also told the only fix they offered for the recall was to change the oil and filters if the car wasnt experiencing the knocking noise. I just had my car oil changed and filter changed 2 months before the incident and have traveled less than 1500 miles. The car currently has 90600k miles.

7 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2017

On November 14, 2017, I began hearing some knocking noise. About 15 minutes later, while driving on the highway, the Santa Fe sport stalled with no warning. I was in heavy traffic and it was a very dangerous situation, where people were honking and having to go around me. I was so scared. I was able to restart the car and decided to return home instead of going to my original destination. Ten minutes later, in heavy traffic, the same thing happened, the Santa Fe sport stopped without warning. I was able to restart the car and get home. I never received any recall information in the mail. I later learned that it is Hyundai recall 162. The Santa Fe has about 54,000 miles on it.

8 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Engine failure. We were driving on free way and heard a knocking sound, than car just stoped and refused to start. When trying to start it makes very loud knocking sound inside the engine and doesnt start up.

9 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Engine has a metal knocking noise it was in jenkins Hyundai on 4/20/2017,6/01/2017 it will be going in again this week a part? the recall #162 is in place but no body wants to address this recall # I have 95,000 miles on this car and no one wants to fix.

10 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine whenever it was driven. The contact took the vehicle to the north end autoshop and the starter was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the knocking became louder and pulled the vehicle over. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to a certified mechanic who informed the contact of the recall. The starter was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

I have brought this car to my local Hyundai dealership at least 4 times within this last year with the most recent time being about a month ago, about a knocking noise coming from my engine that was so extremely loud when driving. The car hesitates and/or stalls everytime the knocking noise is present and, each time I bring it to the service department they tell me nothing is wrong with the car. The one time I brought the car for that problem they told me it was my rotors that needed to be resurfaced and charged me a few hundred dollars to "fix" it only to one week later have the knocking present again. I do not fell safe in this car driving always afraid that I'm going to stall out while im driving on the parkway or any other kind of highway where high speeds are present. Also, three things within the last month that is electrical has completely gone on the car one after another. My car is once again getting fixed which I was just informed will be another few hundred dollars. My car is a 2013, I shouldnt be having the problems im having and shame on lester glenn Hyundai for telling me numerous times nothing was wrong with my engine when the exact problems im having are identical to the recall. Any documentation you need is at the dealership in their computer systems.

12 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2015

While driving on an interstate at 75 miles an hour, my engine started to make a knocking sound and was losing acceleration. I tried accelerating but the car did not accelerate. The engine then seized up and I coasted to the side of the interstate. Car was towed to dealership. The dealership stated the second cylinder broke up inside the engine causing the engine to seize. They are replacing the engine.

13 Engine Knocking Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2014

At 7606 miles I took my 2013 Santa Fe sport 2. 0t in for an oil change. The dealer inspected the vehicle and noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. The manager and line tech confirmed the knocking and indicated to me that I would need a new engine. I was traveling and had a 13 hour drive ahead of me to get back home. Having to worry about this every time I travel is a concern. I do not want to end up on the side of the road.



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