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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, spanning 3 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. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 22, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe recall campaigns

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe report contains 3 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

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 13V355000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
August 12, 2013
Potential units
20,300campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, 2012, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

Why it matters: A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Custom Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 112.

Owner notification: September 19, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most frequent component groups in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe campaign records are Power Train (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1