2014 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 494 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 16 involved a crash and 30 involved a fire. 20 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 22, 2023
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.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 23V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJun 5, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V358000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, sidewallDec 16, 2013
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 13V624000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
52 reports, newest first. Show all
Steering, Jan 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE ALIGNMENT WAS ADJUSTED AND THE TIRES WERE CHECKED BUT THE DEFECT PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150.
Steering, Suspension, Jan 27, 2014
DROVE NEW 2014 SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER BUYING IT 3 DAYS EARLIER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT PATH WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SF REQUIRED CONTINUOUS CORRECTION AT A VARYING DEGREE. IT IS NOT ONLY THAT THE VEHICLE WONDERS, BUT IT DOES SO MILDLY AND AGGRESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SWAY AND ROCK ALL WHILE TRYING TO CORRECT FOR THE CONTINUOUS WONDERING. IT'S A VERY ODD SENSATION THAT OCCURS, JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU MIGHT GO STRAIGHT FOR A BIT THE VEHICLE WILL DART TO ONE SIDE AND IT HAS NO RHYTHM OR REASON. SOMETIMES LEFT SOMETIMES RIGHT AND THE ROAD CROWN PLAYS NO PART IN THE DIRECTION. DEALER ALIGNED ALL 4 WHEELS TWICE. ADDED TOE IN AND CAMBER TO THE REAR. ALSO, REPLACED REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKS. TURNS OUT ONE OF THE SPRINGS WAS SHORTER THAN THE OTHER BY 1/4" CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO BE UNBALANCED. THIS REPAIR HELPED FOR SOME OF THE UNEXPLAINED ROCKING BUT NOW THAT IT IS FIXED THE WHOLE STEERING ISSUE HAS BEEN EXACERBATED. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AND INTEND ON SELLING IT. CURRENTLY, IT HAS 11K MILES. I LOGGED ANOTHER COMPLAINT WITH HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY TOO. THE FACT THAT POTENTIAL BUYERS RARELY GET TO DRIVE THE NEW CAR FOR MORE THAN 7-10 MILES AND AT SPEEDS RARELY ABOVE CITY IS A DISSERVICE. IF HYUNDAI KNOWS THIS PROBLEM EXISTS AND GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT KNOWS, THAN IT IS DECEITFUL AND DISHONEST. LASTLY, THIS VEHICLE BEHAVES IN THE SAME MANNER AS ONE WITH WORN OUT BALL JOINTS THAT WOULD NOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. YET THESE SANTA FES ARE STILL BEING SOLD. IT'S A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING. BUYER BEWARE! *TR