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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall campaigns

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V651000 dated September 22, 2023.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 22, 2023
Potential units
1,649,478campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Owner notification: April 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
April 28, 2021
Potential units
151,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

Owner notification: August 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

PARK OUTSIDE
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 27, 2020
Potential units
151,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Owner notification: December 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V934000

Component
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
December 28, 2018
Potential units
150,730campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Owner notification: March 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V358000

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
June 5, 2017
Potential units
437,400campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 closed.

Why it matters: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Owner notification: August 4, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V226000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
March 31, 2017
Potential units
572,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Owner notification: July 10, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

The most frequent component groups in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport campaign records are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Engine (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, spanning 2013–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model history →