2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited FWD
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- Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe DM FL grey diplomatic (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (DM) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi (side), Ciater, Subang by Alex Neman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Premium (III) – Heckansicht, 15. September 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi 4WD Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited FWD is a 290-hp V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,100 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe measures 193.1 inches long on a 110.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,915 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,100 ($46,170 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,945 ($47,348 *) |
| Destination Charge | $845 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Lambda II G6DH 3.3L GDI DOHC V6, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 in |
| Tires Front | P235/55R19 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.1 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in |
| Front Track | 64.1 in |
| Rear Track | 64.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,915 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Park outside
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Jun 5, 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V358000
Aug 12, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 13V355000
605 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE
Owner Complaints
605 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Hyundai SANTA FE (14 mention a crash, 41 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 273 |
| Steering | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 63 |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 |
| Electrical System | 53 |
| Power Train | 52 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.