2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine seized” (9% of reports).
- 94engine complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine seized: mentioned in 8 of 94 complaints (9%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 6 of 94 complaints (6%)
- Rod bearing: mentioned in 5 of 94 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 94 complaints, 11 a fire.
Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 198 | 61% | 74,500 |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 207 | 58% | 62,082 |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 43 | 61% | 94,000 |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 49% | 90,088 |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 94 | 57% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 109 | 55% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sports have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 94 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport (57% of the 164 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “engine seized”, in 8 of 94 complaints, followed by “motive power” (6).
See all 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems or engine problems across all Santa FE Sport years.