2014 Hyundai Santa FE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 493 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE. That ranks 5th out of 26 Santa FE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (274 complaints, 56%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 30 fires, 20 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
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- 493owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Santa FE 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 | 274 | 56% | 85,000 | “engine seized” (8%) | $10,900 |
| Steering problems | 52 | 11% | 28,301 | “steering column” (17%) | — |
| Electrical System | 49 | 10% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 40 | 8% | 73,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 36 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 6% | 77,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 5% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 4% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% | 70,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | 11,920 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | 49,800 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 1% | 17,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | 52,613 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1% | 28,091 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | 19,755 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1% | 99,271 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 4,769 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 15,800 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Hyundai Santa FE recalls (3)
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 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
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.
Tires:sidewall
Problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires. The tires may have a damaged sidewall.
Risk: The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected vehicles were remedied prior to retail sale. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.
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.
- Throttle control system vulnerabilities (DP21003) — opened Nov 12, 2021, closed Jun 20, 2023.
- 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.
- Scope and Timeliness (RQ17004) — opened May 18, 2017, closed Dec 22, 2021, led to recall 17V226000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I request that NHTSA review what I believe is a misleading Hyundai warranty extension involving the Occupant Classification System (OCS/ODS), part of the air bag system. Around Mid May 2026, my air bag warning light began illuminating intermittently. I waited because I needed to save up the cash…
We are the original owner of a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle is experiencing issues from internal engine oil consumption caused by a manufacturing defect in the GDI powertrain. In 2023, while driving under normal operating conditions, the vehicle began severely jerking, shuddering and…
My car was in shop for Smog inspection and failed. Mechanic told me that the most likely reason was that the engine has issues related to failing crankshaft position sensor which triggered the check engine light. He further explained that the engine with this condition will have abnormal oil…
Driving to work at 0730 on 20 may, i put my foot down to accelerate from 40mph and nothing happened, i tried again thinking foot placement and the engine died. All ligjts went out, engine turned off and i free coasted for 100 -150yards. Once stopped i mangaed to get the hazard lights on, and get…
My insurance company said I have an urgent Recall on my vehicle. Recall # 251 ABS fuse replacement. NHTSA# 23V651000. I would like this replaced.
Other Hyundai Santa FE years
← 2013 Santa FE · 2015 Santa FE →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 37 | 4 |
| 2025 Santa FE | 135 | 5 |
| 2024 Santa FE | 155 | 7 |
| 2023 Santa FE | 211 | 1 |
| 2022 Santa FE | 201 | 5 |
| 2021 Santa FE | 167 | 7 |
| 2020 Santa FE | 216 | 2 |
| 2019 Santa FE | 202 | 2 |
| 2018 Santa FE | 109 | 2 |
| 2017 Santa FE | 970 | 6 |
| 2016 Santa FE | 236 | 3 |
| 2015 Santa FE | 254 | 2 |
| 2014 | 493 | 3 |
| 2013 Santa FE | 605 | 3 |
| 2012 Santa FE | 353 | 1 |
| 2011 Santa FE | 181 | 2 |
| 2010 Santa FE | 259 | 2 |
| 2009 Santa FE | 358 | 2 |
| 2008 Santa FE | 541 | 4 |
| 2007 Santa FE | 684 | 7 |
| 2006 Santa FE | 106 | 1 |
| 2005 Santa FE | 216 | 3 |
| 2004 Santa FE | 303 | 3 |
| 2003 Santa FE | 308 | 4 |
| 2002 Santa FE | 165 | 4 |
| 2001 Santa FE | 209 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE?
Owners most often report engine, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 274 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.