2013 Hyundai
Santa Fe Sport 4WD
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 265
- Power to weight
- 0.070 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.51
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 426 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 22.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 185 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,772 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 604
- Reported injuries
- 13
- Theft rate
- 0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE34%
- STEERING12%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
- POWER TRAIN6%
- SERVICE BRAKES6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 803 total.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
AQ23002Openopened Nov 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
DP22003opened Sep 12, 2022ENGINE
Loss of Motive Power
EA21003opened Dec 22, 2021ENGINE
Engine Fires
DP21003opened Nov 12, 2021VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
PE19003opened Mar 29, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
DP18003opened Aug 21, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
RQ17004opened May 18, 2017ENGINE
Scope and Timeliness
PE13025opened Jul 5, 2013POWER TRAIN
Front Axle Shaft Failure
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.