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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sandra P
Hyundai is an very reliable vehicle.
I have had no major problems with my vehicle. It rides great and is comfortable. It is great on gas mileage. It has ac, CD player, Bluetooth. It has been a very reliable vehicle in all weather conditions. This is my second Hyundai Santa Fe and my next one will be as well.
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 Gilda S
Love the small SUV. It's a mom van with style.
First bought a Santa Fe in 2004. Then traded it in on a 2013. It's roomy, gets good gas mileage, and handles well on the highway. I have never had an issue, with mine. Love the security of the 10 year warranty. Since I live in Tennessee and my son, who is in the navy, lives in Florida a vehicle that good on the highway is very important. The only issue I can say about the Santa Fe is my son thinks he is about to hit his head on the roof. I personally like to 'sit up' to drive and I guess it takes him a minute to adjust the seat.
accountCircle Barbara H
You couldn't go wrong with this vehicle. It has everything that you can ask for.
My SUV is very dependable and have a lot of features. I love the hands free to talk on the phone. It has a backup system. The moon roof is awesome. I love that I can start my SUV with my cellphone. I can touch the door handle and it opens the door. It is push start and you can even talk to the vehicle. It's worth the money and smart buy.
accountCircle Kim L
People think Hyundai's aren't fancy but It seems so luxurious on the inside.
I love my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport! One of my favorite features is the panoramic sunroof. Some other important features I love are heated front and back seats, built in navigation, rear camera and cargo cover. It is very comfortable to drive and is good on gas mileage. I wanted a small SUV so that I could carry big items if needed. It has been a wonderful car for me and I am completely happy with it.
accountCircle Agata T
It is a very good family car and very comfortable.
I really like my car, it is big enough for my family of 3. The truck is big enough for my 3 strollers. It is very comfortable and smooth to drive. I usually drive my car everywhere and I usually put gas every 2 weeks sometimes 1 week and a half. That is the only think that I think is a little bit bad because you spend a lot of money with gas. But other than that the car is very good. I always recommend this car to my friends.
accountCircle Courtney W
Comfortable multi-generational vehicle.
I have really enjoyed this vehicle. My mother originally bought it and passed it down to me following her mid-life-crisis convertible. It is been a wonderful size and a beautiful model that has followed me to college. In terms of reliability, the performance of the vehicle has been impeccable. Additionally, I am quite a tall individual (over 6 foot), and the vehicle has always fit me well with plenty of leg and head room to spare.
accountCircle Hannah K
Reliable, passenger friendly vehicle.
Truly I have had no problems with this vehicle. The panoramic sunroof is probably my favorite detail of the car- that and the heated steering wheel. I feel very safe driving the vehicle as it provides excellent visibility and also has a large screen for the backup camera. With over 100,000 miles driven, I have explored all types of climates and terrain and been quite satisfied with how the vehicle weathered each. Additionally, the vehicle is excellent for road trips, as the back seats recline to provide comfort but also fold down to provide plenty of cargo room.

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.

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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33 MPG
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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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