Recall 13V355 affects 20,300 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs for a right-front axle shaft that can fracture. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 20,300 2013 Santa Fe front wheel drive vehicles with 2.4 liter engines because the right front axle shaft can fracture. A broken axle can cut power to the wheels, and a parked vehicle without the parking brake applied can roll away; the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The right front axle shaft on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is part of the front-wheel-drive powertrain. It carries engine power from the transmission area out to the right front wheel, so the wheel can turn under power while the vehicle steers and rides over bumps.
On affected Santa Fe vehicles with the 2.4 liter engine, a manufacturing issue leaves that axle shaft vulnerable to fracture. If the shaft breaks, power no longer reaches the right front wheel through that shaft. The problem is in the axle shaft itself, not in normal tire wear or a routine alignment issue.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dashboard light, noise, or change in pedal feel to appear before the shaft fractures.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | drive axle |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 20,300 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
A fractured front axle can cut power to the wheels and increase crash risk. When parked, set the parking brake before leaving the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, since the vehicle can roll away without it. Call a franchised Hyundai dealer for repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask whether the free front axle shaft replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the front axle shaft replacement that fixes the fracture risk behind the loss of power and roll-away concern.
- Bring the owner notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V355 when you call.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says Hyundai began owner notification on September 19, 2013. At the dealer, a Hyundai technician replaces the front axle shaft assembly covered by the recall. Parts and labor are free under the recall. The repair addresses the manufacturing issue that can cause the right front axle shaft to fracture on affected front wheel drive 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with 2.4 liter engines. Ask the Hyundai service desk to confirm the VIN and order the axle shaft assembly before the appointment.
Timeline
| August 12, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V355?
Recall 13V355 covers 20,300 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with a right front axle shaft that can fracture. A fractured axle can cause loss of power to the wheels, and a parked vehicle without the parking brake applied can roll away. Hyundai dealers replace the front axle shaft assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V355. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule replacement of the front axle shaft assembly. Reference recall number 13V355 and Hyundai recall number 112 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly free of charge. The recall repair has been available since September 19, 2013.
Is it safe to drive my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe before the repair?
The recall filing does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that a fractured front axle can cause loss of power to the wheels, and the vehicle can roll away if parked without the parking brake applied. Use the parking brake every time and schedule the free repair.
What if I bought my Hyundai Santa Fe used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Santa Fe is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer with recall number 13V355 and Hyundai recall number 112.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V355000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V355 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V355000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →