2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 24 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
190 -290
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Werner S
Dependable great mileage roomy good trade in value good looking sleek
Dependable great mileage roomy good trade in value
accountCircle Joyce M
The vehicle came with a 10 yr. Or 100,000 miles warranty, whichever comes first.
I like the size, ease in handling and low maintenance. It is just right for hauling flowers and plants, gardening equipment and up to 3 car seats when the grandchildren visit. It is an impressive vehicle aesthetically and mechanically.
accountCircle Chuck T
Best priced SUV on the market.
My Hyundai has been a great vehicle. The ride is quiet & luxurious. The technology is much more advanced than other vehicles in this price point. I would purchase another Hyundai based on my experience with this brand. Very safe & handles well. I highly recommended Hyundai Santa fe.
accountCircle Megan Y
Love my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
My 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is very reliable and great on gas gets about 23 miles to the gallon. Have yet to have any roadside trouble with it. My only complaint is that I wish it were a little roomier on the inside but other than that I love it I have had it for 5 years.
accountCircle Susan D
Lots of added features for a reasonable price.
Gets great gas mileage. Goes well in different types of weather. Has lots of extra features for a great price that would be a lot more expensive on other vehicles. Has comfortable seats that are heated in front and back. Vehicle has always been reliable.
accountCircle Sharon S
Hyundai santa fe - great midsize SUV!
I love this car! It drives great, gets really good gas mileage, and is very reliable! Both front seats are adjustable to your personal comfort preference. They have heated seats which is a great feature in the winter! The trunk is very roomy -I can load quite a lot in there- and the back seats also lie down to add extra trunk room if needed. No problems so far, only taken in for routine oil changes and maintenance.
accountCircle Luanja B
Hyundai Santa Fe sport, more than a mama's car, a comfort zone.
I love my car, it is smooth, fast, and beautiful. The only thing it bothers me it is the gas, it goes really fast! But most of the cars are like that. I love the Bluetooth, sound can be really loud and I love it! The motor does not make huge sound, windows are wide, but it is always good to have that little extra mirror on your sides.
accountCircle Corissa C
Heated seats in the front and back!
I love the Santa Fe! I have had zero problems. I did get a new backup camera but that was a camera issue. The vehicle runs amazing and is good on gas mileage, I drive a lot! The Santa Fe is roomy and does not really resemble a 'mom can' which I really love. I have heated seats in the front and back which is another great perk!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kevin H
It's a 4 door SUV glass top nice and roomy
I have had so many recalls on my car. I was sold on it for all of its safety features and then 3 years into owning it I find out I've had 7 different recalls. Including one that came AFTER they fixed one recall. Then I asked to be compensated after a recall that was failed to be done correctly stranded me in another state on Christmas eve, and was completely ignored!
accountCircle Julia P
No thanks on another Hyundai.
I do not get the gas mileage they said the car would get. We've had to get the entire engine replaced. It creaks and rattles and drives me nuts. But the gas mileage issue is the absolute worst for me. I wouldn't buy another Hyundai because it is too expensive to maintain. There are some good features: the interior lighting is soft on the eyes and adjustable. The seats are comfortable in front with the great lumbar support. The seat warmers are front and back as well.
accountCircle Teremy S
Busy mom: need better quality items in the vehicle with more storage.
The driver's seat electronics have messed up a few times where I was unable to move adjust seat. Pretty expensive fix. Hard to get into 3rd row not user friendly. Small trunk space if using third row. Drives ok compared to other vehicles. Not enough vents for people in the back to feel ac or heater. Not a lot of storage or chargers for passengers. I feel like this is a cheaply made car and I thought it was going to be like a Honda but it wasn't.
accountCircle Angel M
This car has a smooth ride and is very comfortable and roomy.
I like that my car is a sport car. Drive pretty fast. I like that my car is orange. I dislike that my car gets easily scratched.
accountCircle Kim M
Engine had to be replaced.
We actually loved it until a few years ago we were driving down the interstate and we noticed a bunch of black smoke that came from our car... It threw a rod so we had to spend thousands to replace the engine. Luckily the next year a recall came out and we were able to have our money refunded.
accountCircle John M
Great running engine gives good gas mileage
It looks good and has good gas mileage. I have had no problems with it.
accountCircle anthony c
Nice styling and fun to drive
Nice styling,comfortable,reliable,only problem with vehicle was that their is turbo lag upon exceleration
accountCircle Rebecca M
Hyundai Santa Fe sport car review.
My vehicle gets great gas mileage on the freeway and is convenient for those who travel frequently. It is a bigger SUV so it provides a lot of room for family’s of bigger size who need a little extra space. Wish it came with leather seats as the cloth material stains easily but comes with Bluetooth cruise control and drives very smooth on both neighborhood roads and the highway.

Hyundai Santa Fe Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
190 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Sport
264 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0T Sport w/Saddle Int
264 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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GLS
290 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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Limited
290 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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Limited w/Saddle Int
290 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Reviews

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5 stars 56%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Michelle B on June 25, 2021
350,000 miles and still going strong.
It has over 350,000 miles on it and still runs good. Has problems with starter and overheating. I have only had to replace the starter, radiator, front end. Ball joints. It can drive a little rough at times. But over tall with as many miles. I still impressed.
accountCircle Zachary A on June 17, 2021
An all around good, and reliable car.
A 2103 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good, solid, reliable car. It is not overly flashy, but it is solid all around. It has a good feel on the road, and the steering is responsive. The amenities on the inside are nice as well. Bluetooth connection, and a surprisingly good stereo system.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Carrie H.

Enough space for comfortable seating for 5 passengers in the vehicle. The vehicle has push to start engine. Cargo area is spacious and can hold luggage, groceries, etc. The Santa Fe Sport has rearview backup camera. The vehicle has been a low maintenance vehicle. The stereo sound system is very clear. Has dual control heating and cooling controls for driver and front seat passenger. Has heated seats for driver, passenger and rear seats. Bluetooth capable.

likeFilled Susan E.

It has a backup camera, buttons on the door handles to unlock, decent gas mileage. Other features that I like about this particular car is that it has seat warmers and it heats up pretty quickly. The Bluetooth feature helps a lot with hands free driving.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Carrie H.

Does not get good gas mileage. This model Santa Fe had a gas mileage issues. The driver seat electrical siding panel had to be replaced 2 different times and it still comes off at times and has to be popped back into the seat.

dislikeFilled Susan E.

The trunk does not open up with the remote, the heating controls are a little annoying because they switch from head/feet to defrost automatically. I was used to a minivan and this car only hold 5 people. This is ok for most.

Ranks #11 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 21 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.84
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4.62
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4.45

Ranks #3 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Midsize SUVs.

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
33 MPG
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2013 Subaru Outback
30 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe A Good Car?

Overall the sport has been reliable, but has had several odd defects. The latch for the gas door malfunctions and does not open. . The plastic shell under the passenger bucket seat broke and... Read More
Jamie C.
I love my Santa Fe, first SUV I have had and I won't go back to a midsize car. I live that it came with such a great warranty and I've had few problems.
Angela J.
Yes. It’s roomy enough for my family. It’s reliable and not a gas guzzler. I like the size. I feel safer in it than I would something smaller.
Austin W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Please see my prior answer which covered the problems, namely issue with gas door malfunctioning repeatedly, broken plastic casing under passenger seat, easily dirtied backup camera, etc. It is... Read More
Jamie C.
Sante fe is super reliable, any problems I have had have been normal maintenance stuff that needs to get replaced eventually. They are super good about contacting me for recalls also
Jennifer K.
Yes it’s been very reliable. Other than a few recalls and a dead battery. But sometimes the camera to display the rear view stops working.
Julie M.

Is The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe A Good Value?

I am paying close to 25k for a used model and maintenance costs are pretty expensive. Tires alone will cost over 1k to replace all 4. An extended warranty has been a must due to odd failures of things... Read More
Jamie C.
Cost was average for an SUV, about 22,000. It holds its value well so I can likely resell and break even if I need to trade it in at any point in the future.
Abigail E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe steering wheel controls not working?

Answer: A blown fuse is the most common reason why the steering wheel controls stop working on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. This is a relatively simple fix. There are multiple fuse boxes in this vehicle, but the one with...

Why are my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe brake lights not working?

Answer: If You brake lights aren't working for Your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe it could be a wide variety of issues but let's start with the most common ones. The most common issue is going to be a bad brake light switch....

What's the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe uses Dexron VI Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 10 quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various working parts of...

What's the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport wiper blade size?

Answer: The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport wiper blade size is 26'' driver, 13'' passenger, and 12'' rear. You will run into problems with this car part. The delay module can break. The wiper motor can become faulty. A...

What's the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter on a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is inside the fuel tank, which is located at the back left side of the vehicle. To replace it, You will need to remove the fuel lines. As its name suggests, this...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety