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
494 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Air, Jul 6, 2021, fire
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle at 55 mph, the vehicle was parked for a few hours. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact lifted the hood of the vehicle and noticed that there were ashes on the battery. The contact also stated that he noticed melted wiring around the abs system. The contact had the vehicle taken to the dealer who stated that the abs system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,755.
Exterior lighting, Jul 5, 2021
The drivers side low beam headlight did not come on....Replaced the light bulb and it worked, so reinstalled the light assy into its housing,,checked it and it did work.... 5 hours later as i was leaving home the drivers side low beam was not lite again.....The next day, replaced the bulb with a new one thinking I got a bad bulb....Same thing happened...I have a lite headlight on the passenger side, high beams work, turn signals work, fog lamps work..So it is not a fuse or a relay. Googled 2014 Hyundai santa fe low beam headlight and found this is a common, constant, and unresolved issue..Called my Hyundai dealer, earliest he can look at the car is weeks away. so the safety issue is how do I drive at night ? Hyundai must be aware of this issue, but there is not any recall I can find..I know I am using a correct replacement bulb, and they cost $18.00 each......Thank you
Engine, Jul 1, 2021
The pistons started popping and then car wouldn't start anymore. Hyundai wouldn't help with anything even thought there are less than 100,000 miles on the car because I am the second owner. There is a recall for this year but on 4 cylinder engine but mine is a 6 cylinder. I find it really hard to believe this is not related to their recall.
Engine, Jun 27, 2021, crash
[XXX] and is leasing the car. We received a notice of 8:18-cv-02223. I called the dealer for help. They promise to return my called to book a appointment .They never contacted me to fix the issue. The same week my fiancé was helping my sister move in Baltimore. When she returning home the car turned off in the meddle of the hi way. Other car where close to hit her. That when shecalled 911. When they arrived they notice she was few asthma attack to the situation. They where nice to ask me to wait inside of they state car. I was in the car for few minutes. When a officer came over to do the report. He asked for my documentation when suddenly she hurt a big impact in the officer car.Shewas having intense headache. She was transfer to the nearest emergency room.The incident is causing a-lot financial and health issues. One of the those issue is the car. The has done some repair but dint replace all parts. Now the car is having a house calling system leaking. We got in contact with the dealer. They dint offer solution but more problem. They dint want to provider another car while our gets fix. we only have one car and we depend of it. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 20, 2021
Hyuandi recalled Santa Fe 2.4L engines. Ignoring and refuses to acknowledge many 3.3L Santa Fe’s SAME engine failures as they have had lawsuits over. I’m reaching out AGAIN demanding investigations EVERY FAILED ENGINE REPORTED. Denying accountability For the safety of their customers! My engine blew driving onI-40 interstate. I was accelerating to pass a vehicle. During my attempted acceleration I lost all petal pressure and my foot went to the floor. The RPM’s spiked up 5-6k. the oil pressure escalated rapidly. My car seemingly stalled out. Losing ability to keep moving. What looked like steam coming out of the passenger side front wheel well. Assumed that was from a liquid hitting the hot brakes. After sitting for a few moments, I attempted to restart the vehicle. turning it off & it never came back on. Following failure to start back up. I checked the oil level. ALARMINGLY- it was completely dry. While inspecting the car on the side of the busiest highway! there was no large apparent leaks,where the oil would’ve run out. This is a direct display of the motor burning the oil over time. The Hyuandi dealership is responsible for the maintenance and my cars inability to run. As the oil’s mysterious disappearance is from a malfunction in the engine. the REASON my car ran out of oil. MONTHS prior to its mysterious disappearance the oil was changed & NO concerns of malfunction or failure to run, we’re reported after my maintenance by the SAME dealership who blames me. Denying the truth. Blaming me for “lack of servicing” the vehicle they serviced AND WAS NOT DUE OF ONE. Hyuandi’s ignoring their engine problem. Putting their customers and many other drivers lives AT RISK. and I’m highly disappointed in the service from both hyuandi, all dealerships, and the refusal to acknowledge THEIR responsibility for ME NO LONGER HAVING A RUNNING VEHICLE. Not offering a replacement engine. Expecting ME to drop $6,000.00 which is half the price of my cars value. I WANT ANSWERS!!!!!!!
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jun 17, 2021
All incidents, no accidents[Thannk God!] I drive a 2014 Sante Fe Sport. I noticed a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Initially, I heard it once in a while. I thought it was a one time noise. The clicking noise is more constant, when making a turn while the car is in motion. Sometimes the steering wheel feels 'loose' or uncontrollable. I believe it is the steering wheel or coupler. I am concerned for my safety and other drivers. Hearing this clicking constantly, sounds like the steering wheel is going to break. It is annoying! I am not comfortable driving this vehicle. I have no other means of transportation. I looked on the internet. I saw where customers have listed this complaint. There was a recall for 2018. The recall was shown as 173. This did not include my year, 2014. There was no recall shown. Please review the links listed below! https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/hyundai-santa-fe-steering-wheels-can-fall-off-recall.shtml -39 to 325 complaints https://www.carcomplaints.com/Hyundai/Santa_Fe/2014/steering/steering.shtml https://www.carcomplaints.com/investigations/https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/hyundai-power-steering-lawsuit-denied-class-action-certification.shtml As of 6.2.2021, Local Dealer and 855.371.9460 [corporate] has no information on recall or complaints. No warning lights or messages appear! HELP !!!
Engine, Jun 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence and anticipated that her vehicle would be included in a class-action lawsuit. The contact then had the vehicle towed to the dealer. After inspection, the contact was informed that metal shavings were found in the engine. Due to the failure, the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that contact that there were no recalls on the Vin. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power train, Engine, Jun 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Steering, May 29, 2021
The steering column makes a loud clicking noise - read online an several YouTube videos that there is a defective part in the steering unit on a lot of these. Steering is very big part of control especially with kids in the car I think there should be a recall to fix the part in hyaundia that is clicking in all the steering very serious problem because it is how u control the car.
Service brakes, May 24, 2021
Hyundai had recall campaign 194 in place to address faulty ABS module but never developed a suitable remedy to correct problem, consequently turning people away at dealerships with no fix - now they have recall campaign 205 replacing 194 to correct the module problem but again Hyundai says they have no solution for problem so far and give no perspective date for finding a solution - customers are still faced with threat of fire from leaking break fluid with no remedy in sight except for an unbelievable warning from Hyundai to not park the car in a garage -
Engine, May 21, 2021
There is a known issue with the GDI engines that is causing an oil consumption issue. Hyundai is aware and is not willing to cover the cost for what they say may fix the issue of the vehicle is out of warranty. It is affecting many vehicles and the dealerships are passing it off to Hyundai and Hyundai is stating it should be covered under engine warranty and it is not.
Engine, May 14, 2021, fire
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE PASSENGER’S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL FROM THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKES CAUSING THE SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOSSETT HYUNDAI SOUTH (2660 MT MORIAH RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38115) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Engine, May 14, 2021
MY 2014 HYUANDI SANTA FE ENGINE MYSTERIOUSLY BLEW AFTER BURNING ALL MY OIL. NO WARNING SIGNS, LIGHTS, AND 3 MONTHS PRIOR JUST GOT SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. OIL CHANGED. NO MENTION OF MY ENGINE BURNING MY OIL. HOWEVER, ONE MONTH AGO DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY. MY CAR MADE A STRANGE PULL. IT DIDNT FEEL GOOD. FOR PRECAUTION I PULLED OVER. MY TIRES WERE STEAMING LOOKING LIKE SMOKE. MY CAR STOPPED RUNNING COMPLETELY AND WOULDNT START AGAIN. MY CAR SHOWED NO PROBLEM, NO SIGN, NO WARNING AND NEVER BEEN LATE ON A SERVICE DUE. THE FEW MILES OVER I WAS ON MY FIRST SERVICE- IS NO EXCUSE FOR MY OIL BEING EMPTY. HAVING BEEN SERVICED JUST 3 MONTHS PRIOR, AND ONLY A FEW MILES OVER MY SERVICE DATE. MY ENGINE BLEW. BURNING ALL MY OIL. AND NO SIGN, AND WARNINGS FROM MY CAR. BESIDES MY ENTIRE CAR SHUTTING DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. MY ENGINE WAS RECALLED, BUT CASE CLOSED IN 2017. MY DEALERSHIP WONT COVER MY ENGINE. AND IM FURIOUS. WHAT AMOUNT OF MONEY THIS CAR HAS BEEN, ONE MONTH IN THE SHOP, NO RENTAL CAR GIVEN FOR TRANSPORTATION, HYUANDI DO BETTER!!!!!!
Service brakes, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, May 5, 2021
TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A RECALL AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON FEBRUARY 4TH. WHEN I GOT ALMOST HOME THERE WERE 4 MORE LIGHTS ON. REAR WHEEL SENSORS, SKID CONTROL, DOWNHILL AND CAR APPROACHING LIGHT. MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THESE FIXED AND I EXPLAINED I HAD CAR SHIELD AND THEY SAID THEY ACCEPTED CAR SHIELD. TODAY, MAY 5TH WHEN I TOOK THE CAR BACK (FIRST APPT. I COULD GET) AFTER I SAT THERE FOR 1-1/2 HOURS THEY CAME BACK AND TOLD ME MORE THINGS WERE WRONG AND INFORMED ME AT THAT TIME THEY NO LONG USE CAR SHIELD. I'M DONE WITH HYUNDAI. THEY RUN YOU IN CIRCLES AND TREAT YOU LIKE [XXX] AND THE TECH HAD THE NERVE TO GET MAD AT ME. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Engine, Apr 23, 2021
I PULLED OUT IN MY VEHICLE FROM A CROSS-STREET ONTO A BUSY MAIN HIGHWAY AND AFTER ABOUT 15 OR 20 YARDS, THE CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING OR SIGNS. I TOWED TO HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED. ONLY KNOWING THE MODEL AND YEAR, THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE SAME ISSUE AS DOZENS OF VEHICLES THEY HAD ON THE LOT OR ALREADY FIXED. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE KNOWN BY HYUNDAI, THE GOVERNMENT (VIA EXISTING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT), YET THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OR PROVIDED A SAFETY RECALL. I WAS AT GREAT RISK STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY UNTIL A SHERIFF DEPUTY PASSING BY ASSISTED.
Steering, Apr 16, 2021
MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT ,I THINK IT IS CALLED COLUMN FLEXIBLE COUPLER. IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.THIS HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Steering, Apr 14, 2021
WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, IT MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE AND MOVES TOO MUCH. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE.*DT
Steering, Suspension, Apr 6, 2021
WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP WINDING ROAD MY CAR BEGAN MAKING A FLUTTERING NOISE LIKE A PADDLEBOAT. THERE WAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH A SMALL SQUEAK TO ONLY THE LEFT, IN THE PLAY OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP HAS LET ME KNOW I NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT. WHAT ACTUALLY MAKES THE STEERING SHAFT GO OUT, ISN'T THAT A COMPONENT THAT HAS A LONG LIFE? THE NOISE WAS MORE INTENSE DRIVING UP THE ROAD THAN GOING DOWN. AS REACHED A CITY LEVEL THE DRUMMING NOISE WAS STILL HAPPENING, BUT INCONSISTENT.
Engine, Apr 3, 2021
ON TWO OCCASIONS OUR CAR STALLED ON A BUSY FREEWAY WHICH CAUSED US TO ONCE COAST OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. ON SECOND OCCASION, CAR STALLED WHILE IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF HWY 36 IN STILLWATER MN. CAR EVENTUALLY STARTED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. CAR STARTED TO HESITATE AND A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS A OIL MAINTENANCE ISSUE WHICH WAS NOT TRUE AS WE PERFORMED OIL CHANGES WHEN INSTRUCTED.
Steering, Apr 1, 2021
SOMETHING INSIDE THE STEERING IS BROKEN , MAKES CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEELS.
Engine, Mar 31, 2021
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
Engine, Mar 29, 2021
WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 70-75 MPH I STARTED TO HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND, I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND THE NOISE CONTINUED EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED. THERE WERE NO DASH LIGHTS DISPLAYED THE ENTIRE TIME. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A BANG AND HAD COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THE OIL WAS CHANGED WITHIN THE LAST THREE MONTHS AND IM PRETTY SURE THE ENGINE BLOCK IS CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP IS INVESTIGATING AND TURNS OUT THAT MY CAR IS UNDER RECALL, SO HOPEFULLY THEY WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE AT MANUFACTURER COST.
Engine, Mar 22, 2021
DIED DRIVING HOME HAD IT TOWED TO HYUNDAI GOT A CALL TODAY AND A BEARING SCREWED UP AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP ...CURIOUS TO KNOW IF IT'S JUST MY LUCK OR IF THERE WERE OTHER SANTA FAILS LIKE MINE...COME TO FIND OUT OPEN RECALLS ON 2014 SANTA FE SPORTS BUT NO SUCH LUCK WITH THE LIMITED.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 19, 2021
THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING LIKE A ROD MAYBE . IT WAS SITTING OVER NIGHT NO PREVIOUS ISSUES AND WHEN I STARTED IT THAT WAS THE NOISE IT WAS MAKING . JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY OF 2020
Engine, Mar 18, 2021
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2016 AND RECEIVED FREE OIL CHANGES THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM. I NOTICED THAT IN BETWEEN THE RECOMMENDED 7500 MILE OIL CHANGES THAT I HAD TO ADD OIL OR GET ANOTHER OIL CHANGE PRIOR TO THE RECOMMENDED TIME FRAME AS IT SEEMED TO BURN OIL. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH WERE ON. JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND CHECKED THE OIL AGAIN AND IT WAS LOW SO I ADDED 4 QUARTS. I THEN NOTICED A KNOCKING SOUND THE NEXT TIME I DROVE IT AND TOOK IT RIGHT TO A SHOP DOWN THE STREET. THEY SAID IF WAS A BAD BEARING AND THAT I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE! IT HAS 130,000 MILES AND THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD IS THIS OIL/ENGINE ISSUE. I OWE $7000 AND AN ENGINE WILL COST $5000 PLUS LABOR. WHY ARE THE ENGINES FAILING ON THE 2014 SANTE FE'S??? I WOULD DEFINITELY LIKE ANSWERS.