Consumer Review Video - 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.3L V6

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2013 Santa Fe

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS is a moderately easy vehicle to maintain, and a good choice for the average vehicle owner. Changing the engine air filter is no problem, as you only have to disengage a few fasteners for access. These fasteners are easy to disengage. The engine coolant reservoir is easily visible in the engine bay. This will allow you to reliably check and replenish the fluid level on a regular basis. Both the front and rear wiper blades are easy to change on this vehicle. Other models will require the use of tools to complete this.

Some things are more problematic on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS. You will have to lower the tire from under the vehicle in order to access it. The lowering mechanism can grow rusted to the vehicle and be difficult to turn. To access the cabin air filter, you will have to lower the glove box first. This would have been easier if there were access panels in the rear of the glove box. To access the fog light, you will have to peel back the wheel well lining first. This lining can grow tight to the vehicle over time.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.