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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 Santa Fe, so we've included reviews for other years of the Santa Fe since its last redesign.
nice interior, poor mileage
wkottas, 04/24/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After looking at several different SUVs, we decided upon the Sante Fe. You will be challenged to find a different SUV with the options provided on the Sante Fe. The passengers in the back also have heated seats that they control; very nice. The steering is crazy sensitive, and the mpg is no where close to the advertised or what is displayed on the dash; do the math! (#miles / #gal put in). Overall, disappointed Hyundai STILL having mileage issues. I commute weekly (120 miles round trip). The average mpg shown on the dash is always higher than the actual by 3-5mpg! Been to shop multiple times and dealer agrees there is a problem. overall, I average 22mpg
My new car!
ltckathy, 08/14/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just bought my first new car in 28 years! I had been looking at the Santa Fe SUV for 2 years. Matt was great and very informative and I was able to secure a very good deal.
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mike159, 10/23/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is my 1st Hyundai and Suv. The ride is much better than I expected and have not had any problems with the blind spot, it's just a matter of paying attention on the road. Engine repsonse is going to take awhile to get used to since coming from an Accord. Not a fan yet of the eco drive, seems to shift out way too soon. Interior quality is beyond expected and more sporty,rugged than the 2012 model. Love the leather, love it. I can already see the matte finish on the dash and door panels is going to show grease from fingers, I keep a mico towel handy. With 1,100 miles, so far I'm pleased with the purchase, and I'm a tuff customer to please.
2013 Santa Fe 2.0 Sport
rmcbain, 09/28/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Santa Fe at Palm springs Hyundai and have two problems. The drivers seat was loose and when you drive away from a stop you felt as if you were going to tip backwards. It was resolved with a quick repair at the local dealership. The other problem is that the gas pedal does not work all the time. You get a dead feeling and there is no power when you go to pull away from an intersection or what ever. It is extremely discomforting when you are trying to cross a lane of traffic and the car does not respond to pressing on teh gas pedal. It seems to be happening more often than it first did. Anyone else have this problem.
Nice Car - steering a little tricky
rtown1, 03/11/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Had the car for 2 weeks. The steering can be a little scary until you get used to it. Other than that it is a really nice car. Lots of pep, comfortable ride and 22.8 MPG.
Absolute best bang for your buck!
leesekay, 03/17/2014
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I literally test drove every mid-size SUV imaginable in my quest to buy my next vehicle. Coming from a Honda CR-V, I needed more interior space to cart around my large friends (All are well above 6ft tall) and my two large dogs, along with their crates. The Santa Fe was an option I was unwilling to consider, until I drove one. The ride is beautiful, and comfort mode steering helps tremendously. My small frame is a bit overwhelmed by the large seats, but the power seats and lumbar support make it more than comfortable. The options I have: heated steering wheel, front and rear seats, back up cam, navigation, Bluelink and leather seats for less money than a mid range Honda. #hyundaifamily
Love it for the most part
suvlover21, 05/25/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love the car for the most part, I go commute to and from school as well as work and outings with family and friends. In mixed driving the computer shows an average ranging from 24.5 to 27.0 MPG with the AWD turbo. Not sure how accurate that is given what the dealer said it should be getting HWY, plus the car always states about 330 miles until empty with a full tank. Took a 300 mile trip and only used half a tank, not complaining though. Only issue is servicing the vehicle, Hyundai service always has something else to blame. I installed HIDs and a SUB 3 months ago, 2 days ago an Engine Control System warning comes on, Hyundai blames the after market parts, says its an electrical spike.
Issues with Santa Fe 2013
fbarrado, 04/07/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought our Santa Fe 2013 in Canada mid Sept 2012. We have experienced many issues after 6 months and 14,000 km (8,700 miles): 1) warning of fuel cap open (fixed after 2 visits) 2) noise on steering column could hear it when stopping the car, part ordered and changed problem solved 3) leather steering wheel cracked, changed warranty, 2 complaints) 4) driver seat was loose, it seems to be a widespread problem (fixed 3 months) 5) Recall of rear camera:risk of fire, fixed 6) Mix mileage is poor, best achieved was 8-10 km/l, not solved (Hyundai Fuel program: card with CAD$42/6,000km a big joke) 7) Found today water leak on driver side below the dashboard. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR!
A $50K quality CUV for closer to 30K
johnnywes, 08/11/2013
updated 08/20/2018
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought a Juniper Green with Beige AWD 2.0T at the end of July. Loaded with everything, save for remote start. This CUV replaces my old 07 SF LTD. This new version is sportier, better looking, tighter, and a lot more fun to drive. The interior is great, so much more comfortable than my 07. Everything is within reach and very easy to use. The Nav/Radio/Back up camera is really nice. The 12 speaker surround sound is concert hall quality. The 2.0 Turbo is a stout little workhorse that has plenty of zip. there's nothing i don't like about my new Santa Fe. Edit to add, 3 years later, still an amazing vehicle given the silly low price. Runs like a dream, very low upkeep cost, and has a lot of life left on it. Hyundia continues to crush their competition. I see more and more vehicles that seem to have outright copied the Hyundai design. Too bad they charge way more for their vehicle's than Hyundai does. Edit to add: 3/12 years in, she still runs like a champ. Still riding on the OEM tires and nothing other than oil changes and standard maintenance stuff has been needed. We continue to love this car. The features, the ride, the power, and oh yeah, the stereo, all add up to make this a best buy on the market today IMO. We'll keep this for at least 2 more years, and maybe more. I'm waiting on the next generation to arrive. If I like it, I'm buying one. Hyundai fan for life. it is made in America, so there's that. Edit to add: coming up on 5 years this July. Several recalls, everything fixed, no charge. Engine is fine, no recall issues. Put new tires on it, and new front brakes. Also needed new hydraulic posts for rear lifting door. Car still looks like new, runs like a champ, and is a real pleasure to drive. Regular maintenance intervals stuck to for oil and fluids. I still rate the 2013 SantaFe a high value, low dollar vehicle. Great all around.
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Love it so far
bff1, 10/12/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
19 of 27 people found this review helpful
I've only driven my Santa Fe sport for 2 weeks (500 miles) so far, so I'm still in the honeymoon phase and cannot speak for things like reliability. I love it so far. It's very quiet to drive, and the steering wheel gadgets are awesome - bluetooth, radio controls, etc. The styling is great, and the hidden compartments below the rear floor are bigger than any other privacy space in this vehicle class. Power is good. There are a couple of odd shift points, but not issues going up hill or getting on the highway. The proximity key is nice. The whole family thought this was the most comfortable in this class, and also the quietest.
2.0T AWD
donnie71281, 12/24/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I am extremely happy with this CUV. The AWD works very well and has already proved itself in the snow. Previous car was a 2011 Optima Turbo, so I am very well acquainted with the 2.0T. Even with 10hp less and weighing several hundred pounds more the Santa Fe feels nimble and has plenty of power. The highway Mpg is less than my optima was, but I am getting roughly the same in city. Still fill-up every two weeks as I did before and we live in WV. My better half has the 2.4 with AWD and loves it too. The only thing I miss are the blinkers on the mirrors, but I wasn't adding another package just for that.
Terrible Purchase
leafsrule, 02/13/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 1100 km's and so far the two front seats needed to be repaired as they came lose and wobbled. But my biggest problem is the car has no heat in the rear vents. An issue for car owners in Canada! Took it to the dealership and they said it was a design issue and nothing they could do? So, I am stuck with a car that doesn't heat the back-half of the car. Actually it blows cold air, which makes it worse. The car looks great, but stay away from this one, looks are deceiving.
Waited a year to be Disappointed
turniptop, 07/31/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2002 GLS (that I purchased new and absolutely loved) for this new 7 passenger model. Although the interior and exterior are great there are a fewl things I'm not sure i can live with. 1. The gas petal is mounted from the bottom not the top as in a normal car and I have yet to find a comfortable position. I think it will be impossible not to use the cruise control on a long trip. 2. Steering is terrible and floats all over the road (doesn't matter what mode). Just doesn't feel tight. 3. The drivers seat adjustment does not allow the bottom of the seat to be raised in the back. 4. The passenger seat cannot be raised and it feels like you are sitting in a hole.
Hyundia Santa Fe Sport
fulltag, 06/06/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We've only had our Santa Fe Sport for a month but so far so good. So this review is about my experience dealing with Hyundai. In shopping for the Santa Fe, we found out that they are very limited on their availability for certain models. We were looking for Santa Fe Sport in Cabo Bronse with the popular package. There was NOT ONE in California. I also found out that there were only 3-4 in the state with these specs with colors only in white, black, and silver. The dealer said they can get our choice color, but the could not, so please research and shop around before buying.
the best of the best
rev db, 02/04/2020
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
we have over 118,000 miles on this one and we have owned eight of the hyundai's incluedind an awd tucson all have gone over 100,000 miles no repairs or problems they are the best of the best
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Great Car
DOUGLAS ENGLISH, 08/19/2016
updated 02/22/2017
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Brakes are excellent, MPG is OK, expected better. Seat are to hard, cloth seat might be better. 2/2017 - Still a great car, no problems at 43,000 miles.
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Hyundai is Horrible, will not stand behind vehicle
Bill G 57, 02/19/2018
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Santa Fe 2.0 turbo AWD. My wife is the primary driver of this car,, and while she loved it at first, last weekend 02/10/18 she was just about run over by traffic trying to get to the side of the freeway after the vehicle died while she was driving in the number lane at 70mph. We called Hyundai roadside service and they would not tow the car back to the dealer some 48 miles away. They would not tow the car at all. The car was not going anywhere due to the engine not starting. We did have the vehicle towed back to the dealer at my expense. Bottom line was Hyundai will not do the right thing. With broken valves and broken spark plug they will not replace the engine! There is now debris inside the engine from the failed components and unknown where they are located inside the engine. Since the broken valve was on the #2 cylinder (FYI this seems to be a popular valve to break ) Hyundai claims it went thru the exhaust system. They will not certify this and will not replace the turbo charger. The turbo is connected to the exhaust system. Hyundai claims they do not have to honor their warranty, but they will replace only items that are broken. This does not solve the problem! The engine most likely will fail again according to what I have read, and since they will not certify that there is no (FOD) foreign object damage on the internal side of the engine does not say much for Hyundai nor it's dealers. I asked for a loaner car, or a rental car and Hyundai said no!! I said this is due to my wife being handicapped and needing a vehicle like the Santa Fe so she can drive to work and other places. Hyundai's response was "IT'S NOT OUR FAULT YOUR WIFE IS HANDICAPPED AND CAN NOT DRIVE A SMALLER VEHICLE"!!!!! WHAT!!!! Such compassion from a major car manufacturer. Hyundai is discriminating against people who have disabilities!! THIS IS A MAJOR VIOLATION OF ADA LAWS!!! Beware of their warranty as well, car is only covered for 5yrs 60K miles. The 100K warranty is only for engine, not the electrical components, A/C, ECM, alternator, transmission nor cooling system. So they lie about having the best warranty in AMERICA. They do not. You are better off purchasing an extended warranty or better still buying another vehicle all together! I now have a $40K paperweight as my wife will not drive nor place our grand kids in this car again. She no longer trusts it. HYUNDAI PLACES PROFITS BEFORE CUSTOMERS OR CUSTOMER SAFETY. Over 8yrs of this problem no recalls and still selling the same engine in the same vehicles. Also I will be taking a big monetary hit on this vehicle! CARFAX will have it on file (via VIN#) catastrophic engine failure. The 2013 Santa Fe is already taking a big hit due to the engine failures, can't give’em away, now with this moniker on the vehicle it is for sure it is no longer worth anything. Another problem I can not legally sell this car knowing the possible engine failure due to possible contamination of the internal parts of this engine. This again is on the CARFAX ,about the problems with the engine we currently have. Hyundai is not willing to handle business, they want me to just go away, well that is unlikely I am not going away and you should not either if you have had problems like these or any other that should be covered under warranty. If you own one of these Santa Fe's especially the 2.0 turbo AWD, make sure it is serviced at the dealer and often as Hyundai will try to tell you that you failed to maintain the service requirements, and if you are thinking of buying one? RUN FAST AND FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!!! If you have had similar problems or Hyundai not honoring the warranty, any engine failure please contact me at nohyundai@gmx.com. You should file a lawsuit against Hyundai for the cost of repairs or replacement of vehicle. Do not go for a class action lawsuit it’s nice but you will get more with filing on your own. PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER FILING WITH YOUR STATE ATTORNEYS OFFICE AND THE NTSA FOR THESE PROBLEMS!!!
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Good but Engine Lacks
dktech, 11/30/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Nice looking exterior and interior but given recent reduction in EPA mpg and so so performance of the 2.0L turbo it makes me wonder if buying a competitors product with a V6 engine would have been a better choice. The 2.0L is smooth and responsive but in the final analysis it falls short in the performance department, I have the AWD version.
Couple of things to watch for before you buy
snix51, 05/08/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The beige dashboard panels glares horribly off the windshield. Check this out before you buy. Maybe you can ignore it - I can't. I have put a black towel over the panel to the left of the steering wheel to knock out the glare. And awful blind spots, particuarly on the driver's side. I had to put a "blind spot mirror" on outside mirror. Hyundai should be put in those "blind spot warning lights" in the future. These are the only two things I have to say against this car. Otherwise, I love it.
Worse purchase ever!!!
K. Harrelson, 07/10/2016
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased our Santa Fe Oct. 2013, within the year the cover around the front passenger seats popped off, the material around the window began to peel off, the front headlight has a second bulb underneath, it detached, there was also this rattling noise when accelerating, and the headrest on the drivers side seat was dis-colored. Was informed by Hyundai that we were past the 36,000 mile mark and the interior was not covered under warranty. We were basically ignored and treated as if we did the damage to the car. Next the starter needed replacing (also not covered under warranty) so we paid out of pocket for the repair. Less than six months the starter was acting up again. Took it back to the dealership they said the wire leading to the starter was the problem and that we must have ran over a branch and disconnected the wire. We had the brakes replaced x 2. Next the motor that controls the windshield wipers stopped working. I hate Hyundai!!!
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Steering and Driving Disappointment
lrwilsonjr, 08/12/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (2.0 T AWD) in March of 2013. I havenÂt owned a Hyundai since 1988 and assumed the brand had improved. While in comparison to the 1988 Excel I owed, quality has made leaps and bounds, but this vehicle still falls short. The steering is erratic no matter what steering mode is chosen. Due to this, control of the vehicle, especially at high speeds, is a challenge. On roads with bumps, the vehicle seems to jump when hitting one. If turning a corner and a bump is hit, hold on tight you may lose control of the vehicle. This is a safety concern experienced by many other 2013 Santa Fe owners and to date Hyundai corporate hasnÂt addressed the issue.
Superb in Many Ways , But......
peekaboo, 09/01/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
For me this vehicle has one major shortcoming. The front passenger seat does not flip forward to provide added length for carrying extra long items, such as 8ft. lumber. I previously owned a 2006 Hyundai Tucson and the back rest of the front passenger's seat inclined forward all the way into a flat position which allowed me to conveniently carry 8 ft. lengths of stock with the rear door closed. Not having the ability to do it on my Sante Fe is a major oversight by the Hyundai developmental Engineering group. I'm confident that there are many owners out there who share my displeasure over this incapability. After all, The Sante Fe sport is a cross between a car and a truck.
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Base Model: Good, but Basic!
Ellie Dodge, 07/29/2018
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Keep in mind, that when I bought my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe base model (FWD) in 2014, I was due with our second child in a couple of months, so I had mommy brain for sure. I was trading in my previous model refresh Hyundai Santa Fe, which as you know, doesn't come with the optional third row. For me, buying the new third-row version was a very last-minute decision. Even though it's not terribly roomy in the "back-back" (as we call it in my family), I'm VERY glad that I went with the bigger Santa Fe. We're a family of four that doesn't use the third row every day or even every week, but with a lot of extended family and traveling back and forth to see everyone, that third row has proved itself to have been a GREAT decision. It doesn't fit grown-ups too well, but for hauling kids, it's great. I also came to love my Bluetooth and back-up camera, which were completely new to me since my previous Santa Fe had none of those safety options. The next year (2015), my husband bought a loaded Hyundai Sonata and it came with all the safety bells and whistles that are pretty much standard across the board these days. What I don't like about my 2014 Santa Fe is my fault - that I made the mistake of buying the vehicle with virtually none of the modern-day safety features that are pretty much standard today. While I rely heavily on my back-up camera, my media screen is so small, that it looks comical compared to newer vehicles. Also, I must say that - as my family grows (in size, not people) - even the third-row Santa Fe is just a little too cramped when full of seven passengers. My three-year-old still sits in a bulky car seat, so that may be part of the problem, but I've noticed even when there's just four of us in the car, it can be pretty tight, which is why I'm currently in the market for a new third-row SUV that's just a little bit bigger. If I were to buy a new Santa Fe today (and I won't, because it's about to get a refresh in 2020 and I don't want to wait that long for a new third-row SUV), I would definitely spend the money on getting the safety features that seem to be standard on most cars today. I'd also check the specs to see if Hyundai increased the cabin size.
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Love this vehicle
alex170, 04/23/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
First cross over I've ever owned always had SUVs. So far I love it, very classy,comfortable, snappy! I hope it is everything I am expecting.
Great car
susan72065, 07/10/2014
updated 07/11/2017
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this version in August of 2013. great riding car with fair fuel economy when in Eco mode. Earlier noise problem resolved by replacing mud flap on drivers rear tire. Map costs $249 to upgrade to newer version and took dealer a few tries to get it right. All bucket seats are nice and fits 6 people easily. Little trunk room unless back seat folded down.
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LEASING A HYUNDAI? BUYER BEWARE!
Boo Yaa, 08/28/2015
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I leased my Hyundai Santa Fe in 2013 and I am overall happy with the vehicle. There were some issues early on, one of which was taken care of by the dealer. My Santa Fe had the "sqeaking in the dashboard" issue which apparently a lot of other owners shared. It was a piece of insulation left out of the production process. The dealer initially balked at acknowledging the issue but eventually fixed it after having to completely remove the dashboard. The ride is adequate but tire and road noise is above average for a vehicle in this class. The 2013 Santa Fe's also have an issue with "wandering". At highway speeds the car will not hold it's lane and requires constant steering corrections which is very tiring on long trips. In the forums I read where later model years also experience this problem. The Infotainment System has many bright spots in comparison to other vehicles I've owned and from reviews of other vehicles. One downside is the inability of Hyundai to update it's software relating to the "shuffle" option for the stereo and the salesperson stating the system would play a DVD movie through the touchscreen - which it will not. Apparently it's common for Hyundai leases to include a $400.00 Disposition Fee which is charged to you upon returning the vehicle at the end of the lease. Granted, this fee is listed on the lease agreement but neither the sales person nor the lease manager pointed it out to me when reviewing the document. Frankly, I wasn't expecting this additional cost as none of my prior leases ever included such a charge. I've leased from Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Infiniti and Ford and have NEVER been charged a disposition fee upon return of the vehicle - even if not leasing another vehicle of the same type which is the only way Hyundai will waive the fee. I would never lease another vehicle from Hyundai as long as a Disposition fee is charged and would highly suggest anyone considering a Hyundai lease to carefully review their lease documents.
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2014 Santa Fe
Sharon Laine, 04/11/2015
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Not really satisfied with my Santa Fe. There is a problem when the gears shift, the transmission makes a sound. We took it in, had a New trans. (so they say) put in and it still does it! When we took it back in, there was a Car hauler there with new Santa Fe's on it, my husband and one of the service personnel took it for a drive and it did the same thing! We've had the car Ten months now and have had no issue from it as of yet. The Bluetooth does not download my phonebook contacts like it should. Cannot get it to download my Home phone number, so everytime I want to call my house, I have to tell it to "dial a number"! Sad when you pay that much money on a car and things don't work right!
2013 Santa Fe 2.0T
rhiannon2, 06/18/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Santa Fe in Jan 2013 and have had many issues with it. The steering is terrible and apparently nothing can be done. We have had 2 alignments already but it has not helped how the vehicle wanders and pulls.We had to have transmission replaced at 4,800 km and there was a recall on the back up sensors that could short out and cause a fire. At 5,200 km it is experiencing stalling and rough running issues as well as check gas cap light. Not impressed with hyundai refusing to pay for towing over 100 km since we do live in rural Alberta and closest dealership is over 100 km away.I have been left stranded by this so called new vehicle.I have lost confidence and now afraid to drive .
It is All That
2x10, 11/03/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Was drawn by the new design, & stopped by dealership for test drive! Wow, my wife and I love this vehicle! Great power from the turbo, the features and extras make us not want to get out! I had the chance to drive on a very windy day on a major highway @ 70mph. 18 wheelers swaying, leaves blowing, but the Santa Fe was smooth and stable. Handles nice, braking is smooth, not spongy, and cockpit is stylish, and not cheap looking. Leather heated seats w/ 3 temps, Bluetooth & bluelink awesome, cup holder in nice position, an eyeglass compartment that actually holds my sunglasses - big plus! Gas mileage on Eco, I was able to hit 26. Nothing but love for this ride
Love our Santa Fe Sports
donnie71281, 04/21/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
We purchased 2 SFS in November. Mine is the 2.0T and the other is the 2.4. Both are exceptional CUV's. The AWD has been wonderful in the snow too. The 2.4 get 22 in the city and the 2.0T has been getting 21. Highway for the 2.0T averages stays between 26-28. For an AWD CUV I am happy with the MPG. I've had experience with the 2.0T in my 2011 Optima. Though the HP is less in the SFS I am more than pleased with the power. The only issues we have had is trying to decide which one to take!! Absolutely love the purchases we made.
Don't buy one!
Mike Lamberton, 04/25/2015
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I feel I'm stuck with a defect of a car and an even worse dealership that does not call, confirm or even care. Radio went out, backpack up camera went out. Engine noise (knocking sound) continues even after they said they fixed it! Everyone from service advisor to service manager just doesn't seem to care, in fact they talk to me like I am a bother more than anything else. Called to reschedule another visit after the knocking sound obviously wasn't fixed, they lied about having a loaner available, in fact the guy that took my call did t even care to pass my message along! Estimated mileage is an absolute lie, had to manually raise the headlights, because they come adjusted so low.
I Loved This SUV!
JC, 11/14/2018
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was an amazing, comfortable, well priced SUV with an outstanding powertrain warranty and also a bumper to bumper that lasted quite awhile. I also got the warranty to 100k and then, because of a recall, the powertrain was extended to 120k. This car was rarely in the shop other than I think two recalls that I had knocked out when I got my oil changed. I drove this car on two cross-country road trips and it became a trusted, faithful companion. I only traded it because it went out of warranty and that is important to me since I drive alone quite a bit for work, otherwise I feel it would have lasted forever. My only complaint is that it didn't have a backup camera that the newer ones do and that is critical and worth adding yourself for safety. I ended up buying a new Tucson only because of pricing but if I had the $$ I would definitely buy the Santa Fe again.
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We love our 2013 SFS Limited
miker204, 04/07/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I picked up our Limited SFS a week and a bit ago and it has been fantastic. I have been reading reviews on here prior to purchasing the unit but after a few test drives we decided to trade in the Tucson and upgrade (and what an upgrade it is). So far we have put on about 650kms but so far so good. No issues with steering, no leaking (ran it through a few touchless car washes) and heat in the rear seems fine (my wife says its comfortable for her and our 1 year old). Knock on wood nothing to really complain about except that its missing a power lift gate!
So far so good
rtown1, 10/28/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first Hyundai. After driving Fords for 30 years, this is definitely something different. The car has 10,000 miles on it, with 2,000 in the last week. It was driven both on interstates and in the mountains and the performance was good in both locations. The mileage could be better, averaged 27 on the road and 24 in town. The interior is comfortable and well thought out. With snow in the mountains the heated seats were a welcome addition. Overall a great car for two people with room for two more.
Love my new Santa Fe!
rayray22, 10/31/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Shopped 6 months before deciding on the Santa Fe (LWB). Looked at the Flex, Traverse, Acadia, Pilot and Highlander, and dollar for dollar the Santa Fe could not be beat. I test drove it on two separate occasions and fell in love with it. Very compliant ride over our terrible city streets, the interior is nice and quiet and even in heavy traffic my son sleeps soundly in the back. Plenty of options and room for everyone and everything we need to haul around, plenty of power in the V6 and I'm getting 18.5 mpg city, which is the same as I got in my V6 Camry that I traded in. Very happy with my purchase thus far.
Its been bullet proof
Tavery, 04/04/2019
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it new, (traded in a 2012 Santa Fe), Wife's daily driver till it hit 110,000........... now its mine. the engine /transmission have been awesome. nothing has gone wrong on this car......NOTHING! Interior is excellent, heated seats, leather(front and rear). we live in gravel, kinda bumpy so was concerned it would rattle apart....wrong. I like it well enough to drive the wheels off of it. Like the push button start, no digging for keys. my only digs? is also the steering, its not ideal but tolerable. the front seats feel a bit short front to back. (I also drive a full size ford pickup) I am not a big guy 5'10", I think if i was 6ft+ I would be uncomfortable. In the snow the AWD is very confident, Its been a great car these past 6 years.
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Low beam
pierrot2, 07/28/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV AWD w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had our Santa Fe for a month now, so far so good. Steering takes a little getting used to. But I find the that on low beams, the lights make a line that is very anoying when driving on the highway. As anyone noticed this problem, if so how can it be fixed. The vehicle is brand new to us, never driven a Hyundai before always GM's which were very good.
Rear Heater Vents Blow Cold Air Only
mholder37, 02/27/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My hubby bought this car in October. Overall we like it, but there have already been some issues. It took two visits to repair the driver in-seat heaters (finally they put in a new heating unit). After two visits the rear vents still don't work. Once or twice we've got them to blow mildly warm air but it couldn't be called heat - and we live in Minnesota. The backseat passengers feet freeze. And, finally, the radio display locks up while playing from an iPod. I am planning on purchasing a car for myself soon - and the lack of warmth in the back of the vehicle is a deal breaker for me.
Dangerous Steering
snehila, 09/02/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
56 of 115 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle a week ago and have to advise you to not purchase until Hyundai has a solution to the steering problem. The car doesn't track straight at all, darting left and then right requiring constant and exhausting corrections to the wheel. The wheel doesn't center itself. To explain what I mean, while going around a curve if you remove your hands from the wheel, the car continues to go around the curve. It never makes any movement to center the wheel and track straight. At highway speeds I have never felt less in control. Even with two hands on the wheel driving for more than 15 minutes is a frightening and tiring experience.
No pick up
newcar62, 06/11/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
I really want to love this car. I love the exterior and interior design and all the features it has. For these reasons, I would say the car has good value. HOWEVER, I have had the car not even 2 weeks and cannot get used to the 4 cylinder, which I'm assuming is the reason the car has NO pick up. It takes too long to get going every time I have to accelerate and this makes me dread every single traffic light/stop sign. Maybe it is because I am coming from the 6 cyl. tuscon, but it just doesnt seem like enough power for an suv. I dont remember my test drive being like this so I'm tempted to go drive another one at the dealership andsee if it's a problem with my car. Anyone else have this?
Great all around little SUV
thaihorse1, 02/07/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I only have 500 miles on the car but I did have a scary steering problem with an easy fix. Driving on the freeway I was also experiencing wandering and went to the dealership to return the car. While at the dealership I by chance checked the tire pressure, all tires were at 45psi, we let the air out of each tire to 35psi and she's been driving like a dream. I filled up yesterday and parked at home with a 22.3 mpg computer reading. I went skiing this morning 1st going for coffee and then up a Canyon to a ski resort. After a most excellent day of skiing returned home with a computer reading of 23.9mpg!
96,000...Good buy!! Not trading it!!
Pleased, 07/05/2018
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Get extra warranty on it... it was worth it. Had electrical engine issue... was covered. Get extra warranty with all vehicles... $1500...$2000’ was worth it. Love the car... Limited... Loaded!!
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Looks great but horrible reliability - do not buy
Last Hyundai purchase, 07/21/2021
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I bought my 2013 Santa Fe 2.0T it seemed like a great deal. It is probably the best equipped vehicle in the small SUV category with panoramic sunroof, navigation, heated and cooled seats, collision and parking camera, nice interior style, many features that were, and still are not standard in BMW, Audi and Toyota. Looks way better than comparable Toyota, Audi or most other "competitors" in the segment that are $15,000+ more expensive. Over the last few years since I have owned it, the lack of quality from Hyundai has really come through and proved to be unchanged from the 1980s when they first came to NA. Replaced turbo chargers twice, once off warranty, with dangerous incidents associated with both when they failed. Many front suspension creaks, thumps and grindings - seemingly unfixable as done bearings twice. Done full brake jobs (+$1,600 each) several times. A growing number of interior creaks and rattles, ridiculous wind noise while driving, vague steering and huge turbo lag have continued to get worse over the passing kilometers and years. A constant stream of other regular service costs and repairs along the way that I never had with my previous Toyotas (or even my same year Jaguar XF for that matter). I would never buy another Hyundai again. They look great but quality is still a long way off for this discount Honda/Toyota wannabe. The original Hyundai dealer in my city is horrible and not trustworthy or honest so have had to go to independent garages and a new second Hyundai dealer that just opened.. I have lost trust in the brand and am disappointed that at heart Hyundai's are still just a crappy and unreliable 1980s Pony but in a prettier package. Spend the extra money and buy a Toyota or Honda for true reliability, or something German if you want the driving experience as well.
Hyundai Santa Fe GSL
Betty Scott, 10/26/2016
updated 10/30/2017
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car for family or utility. Lots of leg room for up to 8 people or fold the seats down for plenty of hauling space. Ride very smooth like a car. Moderate amount of road noise.
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great for family /poor AC condensor protection
Dawn, 06/05/2017
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been good for our family for going to activities and outings HOWEVER, it has left us hanging with the AC condensor getting holes easily punctured through the grill causing the AC to completely go out, needing approx $800 to fix and now it has done it again almost 2 years later. I have NEVER had this happen to any other vehicle me or my husband has owned or any of our family. This is again going to be a costly venture as the warranty does not cover however I feel that Hyundai needs to address this issue, perhaps RECALL.
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Big Bang for the Buck..Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
Jay savage, 03/13/2016
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Big Bang for the Dollar. I will buy Hyundai Again. Great Vehicle
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Tough decision but the right one.
dwaggard, 11/03/2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
97 of 246 people found this review helpful
After 2 months of research and driving a lot of CUV's we were getting very discouraged with what we were finding. CX5 was way too slow (especially after owning a Mazda 3 for 5 years. Ford Escape was nice but doesn't seem to get as good of MPG as EPA states and was very cramped in cockpit. CRV was comfy but seemed cheap on the inside & sounded like it was straining & had a lot of tire noise. Sorento had worst ride I've ever experienced (after everyone commenting on this, you'd think they would fix that) 09 Lexus RX350 was our first choice, it was awesome but was $1,500.00 more than the new Sante Fe and had 38k miles & would only give us another 62,000 miles of warranty being "Certified".
Best Value of many.
lakeside4, 05/12/2014
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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 88 people found this review helpful
We searched for a replacement for our 2006 Toyota Sequoia, wanting to go down in size. We looked at Toyota first, not finding the Highlander very appealing to us and dealer selection was awful. We also looked at Buick, Ford, GM and Dodge. We were very surprised when we began comparing features, options, overall cost and warranties of all the above. We found the Hyundai to be the best overall value by wide margin. Love driving it and the features are great. We had to drive a long way to find the one we wanted but well worth it! 11-14-18: Still working perfectly. Has not been taken into dealer for any issue, serviced regularly with no issues whatsoever! Even still driving with original factory tires. Would buy vehicle again but, no need to. Looking to hang on to this one for many more years.
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Better choices out there
sunstormreview, 07/04/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 21 people found this review helpful
Never owned a Hyundai product, I was smitten by the high style high feature content at a competitive price. My first Santa fe was so riddled with problems Hyundai gave me another. The second has less than half the problems as the first with one common issue that botheres me most, the vehicle randomly shuts off! This has only happend four times in 9 months but it's very serious problem in my opinion. Its very random- the suv loses all power and just stops, it restarts straight away. So far two dealers cannot figure it out. My other two gripes are terrible fuel economy, and interior rattles. Overall I'm much less than happy here. There are other owners who feel the same way I've spoke to.
Terrible headlights
Charles Skip Ferguson, 03/25/2015
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Everything is fine except the head lights. I could not get Hilton Head Hyundai to fix them so while in Asheville I took it to the dealer and within 20 minuets they were adjusted perfect (after two years). What a shame I could not get my dealer in Hilton Head to anything except say that is the way they are suppose to be.
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