Two problems related to starter 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. While the contact's son was driving 5 mph, several warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to lia Hyundai of enfield (40 palomba dr. , enfield, CT 06082, (860) 265-4496) where the contact was informed that the ignition switch and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs, it was discovered that metal shavings were in the oil pan. The contact was informed by Hyundai customer care that the vehicle would be covered per NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer provided case number: 11192092. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
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.