2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. That ranks 4th out of 6 Santa FE Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (94 complaints, 57%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 fires. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 164owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 94 | 57% | 70,000 | “engine seized” (9%) | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 13% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 10% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 10% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% | 37,450 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 6% | 124,352 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6% | 47,815 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5% | 76,910 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 2% | 37,670 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2% | 21,703 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 154,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 21,703 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 65,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Engine; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
- Engine Fires (EA21003) — opened Dec 22, 2021, closed Feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V877.
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (PE19003) — opened Mar 29, 2019, closed Dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V061000.
- Non-crash Vehicle Fires (DP18003) — opened Aug 21, 2018, closed May 10, 2019, led to recall 18V907000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There was a low noise when I got in the vehicle in the morning. I looked at the engine and it was coming from the abs system. I took it to the mechanic shop and the noise was even louder, the abs part on the passenger side of the firewall in the engine blew up and catch fire. Luckily they were able…
I am reporting what I believe may be a safety-related defect involving the driver's door latch/lock actuator assembly in my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, VIN [XXX]. The driver's door latch failed while the door was in the closed position. As a result of the failure, the driver's door could not be…
1. 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Theta 2 Engine Failure It was available for inspection upon request at local dealer and service After engine failedXXX abruptly while driving, it was towed to the service for inspection. 2. The Theta 2 engine in countless 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe models has been a safety risk…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment with an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the A/C vents. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 60 mph the vehicle began to shake violently, and the engine experienced a complete loss of automotive power, the service vehicle soon, ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact…
Other Hyundai Santa FE Sport years
← 2013 Santa FE Sport · 2015 Santa FE Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 323 | 4 |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 356 | 3 |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 70 | 1 |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 83 | 3 |
| 2014 | 164 | 5 |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 200 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 94 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Sport model years, the 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.