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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 23V651000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Sep 22, 2023

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Hyundai Santa Fe average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hood › Latch, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 23V651000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Sep 22, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V358000

Latches / Locks / Linkages › Hood › Latch

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jun 5, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V355000

Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

Reported Aug 12, 2013

What is recalled

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

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Other 2013 Hyundai recall reports

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology