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.
Engine, Sep 28, 2016
THE HYUNDAI SONATA ENGINES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE THEY CAN STALL AT ANY TIME. THE SANTA FE SPORTS HAVE THE SAME ENGINES BUT HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED. MINE DID JUST THIS. LUCKILY I WAS ON A QUIET ROAD WITH NO ONE BEHIND ME.
Engine, Aug 29, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AROUND TOWN, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE MILEAGE WAS AT 63K MILES. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT IMMEDIATELY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO SERVICES IT FOR US (MAPLE HILL KALAMAZOO) AND WERE INFORMED THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE FIRST THING THEY DID WAS CHECK THE OIL, WHICH WAS FULL. THEY HAVE DONE ALL OF OUR SERVICE FOR US. THEY SAID THERE IS SOMETHING BANGING AROUND INSIDE THE ENGINE. IN SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SONATA ENGINE (15V568000). THE ENGINE IN OUR CAR IS THE SAME 4 CYLINDER ENGINE AS IN THE SONATA. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MAPLE HILL CONTACTED THE HYUNDAI FACTORY REP WHO TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE ENGINE APART AND SEND HIM PICTURES. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO, BUT I THINK THEY WILL WORK WITH YOU.
Tires, Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX TIRES, SIZE: 235/65R17. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSIVE NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V624000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Electrical system, Jul 4, 2016
HYUNDAI AND OTHER MFG ARE USING EDIBLE COATING ON WIRING HARNESS AND CREATING A HAZARD FOR FIRE AND LOSS OF CONTROL BECAUSE RODENTS ARE EATING THE WIRE MY SANTA FE WIRING WAS EATEN AND I LOST MY WHOLE ELECTRICAL ENTERTAINMENT SYSREM.DEALLERS KNOW ABOUT PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS BUT DOES NOTHING . YOUR ONLINE SYSTEM HAS OVER 16 REPORTED PROBLEMS SOME SERIOUS. THE FIX IS SIMPLE WRAP HARNESS IN EDITABLE WRAPPING. NHTSA GOING TO WAIT UNTIL A CAR LOSES CONTROL AND KILLS SOMEBODY. CHECK CAR FORUMS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM FOR FORD TOYOTA HYUNDAI LEXUS HONDA
Steering, Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Jun 16, 2016
I HAVE A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT AWD. THIS IS MY 3RD HYUNDAI. I HAVE REALLY BEEN IMPRESSED UNTIL NOW. MY CAR WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING OVER 50MPH EITHER ON A ROAD OR INTERSTATE. I HAVE TO WORK HARD TO HOLD THE WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE HANDLING IS AWFUL I FEEL LIKE MY CAR IS SKATING ALL OVER THE ROAD. LIKE I AM DRIVING ON ICE. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED, HAD A NEW ALIGNMENT PERFORMED, AS WELL AS REPLACE THE TIRES. THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO PUT MY 5 YEAR OLD IN THE VEHICLE. I CANNOT KEEP THE STEERING STRAIGHT. WHAT IS HYUNDAI DOING TO FIX THIS ISSUE? I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE I FEEL IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY?
Power train, Electrical system, May 22, 2016, crash
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, LESS THEN 12,000 MILES PURCHASED NEW 5/10/14. AT LESS THEN 2000 MILES DISCOVERED NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR. 6 WEEKS AFTER DELIVERY BACK UP CAMERA REPLACED. ON 10/18/2014 WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE EXTREME LOUD NOISE IN FRONT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM GOES BLACK SIMULTANEOUSLY. COCHRAN ADVISED SAFE TO DRIVE CANNOT SERVICE CAR UNTIL 10/29/2014. SATURDAY 10/25/2014 WHILE IN PARK WITH ENGINE OFF AND NO ONE IN AUTO IT ROLLS BACK CAUSING OVER 6000.00 IN DAMAGES. AFTER 15 MONTHS, HYUNDAI EXPERT MECHANICS INSIST AUTO IS MECHANICALLY SAFE BUT CANNOT EXPLAIN THE LOUD NOISE THIS IS THE SECOND FILING ON THIS CAR.
Power train, Electrical system, May 22, 2016, crash
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, LESS THEN 12,000 MILES PURCHASED NEW 5/10/14. AT LESS THEN 2000 MILES DISCOVERED NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR. 6 WEEKS AFTER DELIVERY BACK UP CAMERA REPLACED. ON 10/18/2014 WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE EXTREME LOUD NOISE IN FRONT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM GOES BLACK SIMULTANEOUSLY. COCHRAN ADVISED SAFE TO DRIVE CANNOT SERVICE CAR UNTIL 10/29/2014. SATURDAY 10/25/2014 WHILE IN PARK WITH ENGINE OFF AND NO ONE IN AUTO IT ROLLS BACK CAUSING OVER 6000.00 IN DAMAGES. AFTER 15 MONTHS, HYUNDAI EXPERT MECHANICS INSIST AUTO IS MECHANICALLY SAFE BUT CANNOT EXPLAIN THE LOUD NOISE THIS IS THE SECOND FILING ON THIS CAR.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 20, 2016
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THE END OF JUNE 2014, WHICH I THINK I GOT A LEMON. MY GAS RELEASE CAP WOULD NOT OPEN AND WAS TOLD THAT A PART NEEDED TO BE ORDER. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO SOUTH BOULEVARD HYUNDAI YESTERDAY MORNING, SO THEY (SERVICE TECH) CAN OPEN THE GAS CAP SO I COULD PUT GAS IN MY CAR. I DON'T THINK PARTS SHOULD BE BREAKING LIKE THAT IN THE SHORT TIME THAT I HAD THE CAR, SO THE CAP WAS OPEN AND THE SERVICE TECH LEFT THE BROKEN PIECE INSIDE THE CAP, HE THEN TOLD ME THAT THE PART WILL BE IN NEXT TUESDAY, IWHICH HE DID NOT SOUND CONVINCING. WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR, THERE WAS A TEAR IN THE VISOR AND IT TOKKM A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GET THAT REPLACE AAFTER I PUSHED THEM TO DO IT, I WAS ALSO INFORMED THE CABIN AIR FILTER NEED TO BE REPLACED. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD BE REPLACING ANYTHING OTHER THAN REG OIL FILTERS. NOW I HEAR A SLIGHT WHISPER IN THE CAR, THEN THE CAR ALMOST CUT OFF ON ME. I CAN SEE IF I AM ABUSING THE VEHICLE BUT I AM NOT, ALL I DO IS DRIVE TO A FROM WORK AND TO THE GROCERY STORE, NOW SINCE THE GAS CAP WILL NOT CLOSE I AM AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE THINK SOMEONE MAY PUT SOMETHING IN THE GAS TANK OR BREAK THE CAP DOOR OFF, I DON'T LIKE DRIVING SEE MY GAS CAP DOOR IS OPEN. I ALSO HAVE A TRUNK RELEASE FEATURE ON MY KEY CHAIN BUT DON'T HAVE THE FEATURE ON THE CAR, I CALLED HYUNDAY USA AND WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD HAVE THAT FEATURE, AND WHEN I CONTACT HYUNDAI ON SOUTH BOULEVARD IN CHARLOTTE, NC I WAS TOLD I CANNOT GET THAT FEATURE., VERY DISAPPOINTING ABOUT PAYING FOR A $25,000.00 CAR, AS AND CANNOT GET THE HELP THAT I NEED, AS FAR AS THE CABIN AIR FILTER, THE TECH STATED THAT I WOULD BE SMELLING SOMETHING FOWL, AND I DO, AND IS MAKING MY HEAD HURTS EVERYTIME I GET IN THE CAR, I JUST HOPE I DON'T GET CANCEL FROM IT.
Other or unspecified, Apr 10, 2016
I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. THE SERVICE ADVISOR CAME OUT AND ASKED ME IF I HAD A RECENT BLOWOUT. I SAID NO. SHE SAID WHEN THE TECH ROTATED THE TIRE HE NOTICED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THEY ADVISED IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY, SO THEY PUT THE SPARE ON. ONE OTHER TIRE WAS SHOWING CABLE. BOTH TIRES ARE AT 5/32. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, IN JUNE 2015. CAR FAX SHOWED NO REPORTS OF ANY ISSUES, HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTICEABLE BODY WORK AND REPAINT (POORLY DONE AND I HAVE PICTURES). THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD A BLOWOUT IN THE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS THEY HAD THE VEHICLE. THEY NEVER REPORTED IT, BUT THE DEALER MENTIONED IT. I HAVE 19" TIRES ON MY SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T. IS IT POSSIBLE THE RECALL ON THE 17" TIRES SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE 19" TIRES AS WELL? THESE ARE STILL THE ORIGINAL TIRES. I HAVEN'T OWNED THE CAR A YEAR YET. I TRAVEL 140+ MILES A DAY TO AND FROM WORK. MY SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 31, 2016
PURCHASED NEW , MARCH '14. IN FOR PERIODIC SERVICE 2-22-16 REPORTED OCCASIONAL HESITATION OF 1 TO 2 SECONDS AFTER A STOP OR SLOW FORWARD MOTION. THE DEALER PUT THE CAR ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINES. "NO PROBLEM." REVISITED THE DEALER EXPLICITLY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON 3-7-16. BUT NOW, IN ADDITION TO THE MOMENTARY LAGS, THERE HAD BEEN A COUPLE INCIDENTS OF LONGER LAGS OF 5 TO 10 SECONDS. AGAIN, THE SERVICE REPORT WAS WRITTEN UP WITH "NO PROBLEM". NOW I'M MAKING A 3RD APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THE HESITATION IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY AND I'VE HAD THE LONG COUNT LAGS (10 SECS OR LONGER) HAPPEN TWICE IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. THE PROBLEM HAS NOW MOVED FROM BEING AN IRRITANT TO BEING LIFE THREATENING. INCIDENTS HAPPEN ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS WHEN ENTERING AND CROSSING TRAFFIC. VERY UNSAFE, AND NERVE RATTLING. PLEASE REFER TO NHTSA INCIDENT # 10836613 & 1082431
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 17, 2016
PURCHASED NEW 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN AUGUST, 2014 WITH 8 MILES ON ODOMETER. ON DECEMBER, 2014 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY. ALL TESTS CAME BACK-NO CAUSE FOUND. POSSIBLE PURGE VALVE STICKING. MECHANIC SPRAYED LUBRICATE. ENGINE LIGHT SHUT OFF. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2016 ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND INTERIOR BEEP SOUNDED AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. I CALLED DEALER SERVICE CENTER FOR APPOINTMENT. VEHICLE HAS 2,200 MILES. I REPEAT 2,200 MILES.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 4, 2016
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO DEALER THAT CAR OFTEN STALLED OR HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP OR VERY SLOW FORWARD MOTION. THIS HAS ENDED UP IN NUMEROUS HESITATIONS AND NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC. ON FRIDAY, 1/29/16 WHILE EXITING FROM THE 9TH TIER OF A PARKING GARAGE THE HESITATION HAPPENED ON ALL 9 TIERS AS I ROUNDED THE CORNER TO THE NEXT TIER AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AGAIN WITH THE DEALER ON 2/19/16 AND WILL REPORT FURTHER AFTER THAT BUT SUSPECT I WILL GET THE SAME MESSAGE THAT THEY "COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG".
Visibility, Structure, Jan 14, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A TWO LANE ROAD ABOUT NOON ON DEC. 22. THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 70. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. I WAS NOT TURNING, JUST GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AS THE GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERED AND FELL IN ON MY DAUGHTER AND ME. THERE WAS NO OTHER CAR NEAR ME. NOTHING HIT MY CAR. I CALLED HYUNDAI WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T COVERED BY THEM AND WOULD BE MY RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE FIXED. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE GLASS LITERALLY FALLING IN ON US. I CLOSED THE COVER AND WE DROVE VERY SLOWLY (ABOUT 15 MILES) TO A PLACE WHERE WE COULD VACUUM UP THE GLASS. IT WAS IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK SEATS. WE CUT OUR HANDS TRYING TO CLEAN IT UP BUT WE HAD NO CHOICE. THE GLASS CONTINUED TO FALL AS WE DROVE AND RAIN WAS PREDICTED. WE HAD TO DO OUR BEST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT ANOTHER 30 MILES TO PLACE TO GET IT WORKED ON. IT'S BEEN 24 DAYS (YES, RENTAL CAR FEES!) AND I STILL AND WAITING ON MY CAR. I DON'T WANT THE SUNROOF ANY LONGER BECAUSE I'M SCARED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BUT I THINK I'M STUCK WITH IT. THE MAN AT THE REPAIR PLACE BELIEVES IT WAS A FAULTY PRESSURE REGULATOR. I DON'T HAVE ANY RECEIPTS FOR THE REPAIRS YET BECAUSE I STILL DON'T HAVE MY CAR BACK. IT WAS VERY SCARY AND NOT SURE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO SOMEONE DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IF THIS OCCURS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 14, 2016
OCCASIONALLY RIGHT AFTER I FILL THE CAR WITH GAS THERE IS AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GAS INSIDE THE CAR FOR A DAY OR SO. I LIVE IN NEW JERSEY, WHERE SELF-SERVICE IS NOT ALLOWED, AND SOMETIMES THEY FILL IT TO THE ABSOLUTE LIMIT, WHICH MAY BE THE CAUSE. REGARDLESS, THIS IS TERRIBLY UNSAFE BECAUSE GASOLINE FUMES ARE TOXIC. THE ODOR IS NOT FROM A LITTLE SPILLAGE ON THE BODY OF THE CAR, FROM THE HOSE AT THE GAS STATION. IT IS INSIDE THE CAR, AND VERY STRONG. THE DATE BELOW IS ONLY THE MOST RECENT DATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 7, 2015
HI, I BOUGHT A HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 ON DECEMBER LAST YEAR AND A FEW MONTHS AGO IT'S STARTED TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE BSD (BLIND SPOT DETECTOR). FOR SOME REASON IT'S JUST STOP WORKING FROM A FEW HOURS AND IT'S TURN ON AGAIN BY ITSELF. I CAN READ IN THE DASH SCREEN THE WARNING (BSD NO WORKING). I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER BUT THEY CAN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE CAR DON'T GIVE TO THEM ANY CODE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. FOR ME THIS IS A BIG ISSUE BECAUSE SOMETIME WORKS AND SOMETIMES NOT, THIS CAN LEAD ME TO AN ACCIDENT. TYPICALLY THIS HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION.
Other or unspecified, Nov 18, 2015
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, MY CAR ALL OF SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING. IT HAPPENED AROUND 2 MONTHS LATER AFTER I BOUGHT, WHICH WAS 2014 SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER . I WENT TO A DEALERSHOP, THEY INSPECTED MY CAR BUT COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. HOWEVER MY CAR STOPPED WORKING ON THE LOCAL AREA , 2015 SEP.4TH. AGAIN, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG IN MY CAR. I ASKED HYUNDAI HEADQUARTER AND DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IF THERE IS A REPORT REGARDING THIS ISSUE, THEY DO NOT GIVE ME ANY ANSWER ABOUT IT. PLEASE CHECK AND LET ME KNOW WHAT I AM SUPPOSED TO DO. I DO NOT WANT TO GET KILLED ON THE ROAD AND KILL SOMEONE BECAUSE OF MY CAR.
Steering, Nov 11, 2015
HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS AROUND AND ABOVE 60MPH THE VEHICLE' STEERING REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT WITHIN THE LANES. THE SUV RANDOMLY SWERVES IN ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER AND REQUIRES QUITE A BIT OF EFFORT TO BRING IT BACK TO CENTER LANE. THE CONSTANT BATTLE TO KEEP THE SUV CENTERED IN THE LANE CAUSES ARM FATIGUE OVER TIME. PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE BACK SEAT, COULD EXPERIENCE MOTION SICKNESS DUE TO THE CONSTANT SIDE-TO-SIDE CORRECTIONS. NOTICED THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ON LARGER HIGHWAYS, 3-4 LANES WIDE. MAY BE DUE TO ANGLE OF ROADS FOR WATER RUN-OFF. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME INCIDENT, IT IS ALWAYS THIS WAY. NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER AT LOWER SPEEDS.
Service brakes, Oct 25, 2015
DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC (5-20 MPH), WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES WITH NORMAL PRESSURE FOR THIS TYPE OF CITY DRIVING. AT THIS TIME I HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND I HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR AHEAD BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. IT TOOK LONGER AND MUCH MORE PRESSURE THAN JUST A REGULAR TAP ON THE BRAKE NEEDED TO STOP IT AT THIS SPEED. I DRIVE ON THIS ROAD EVERY DAY AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ROAD OR WEATHER. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NO PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED. I AM NO W AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE FOR FEAR OF REPEAT INCIDENT.
Engine, Oct 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 21, 2015
AT 8,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE GAS CANISTER OVERFLOW WAS FULL CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THEY REPLACED THE GAS CANISTER AND FILTER UNDER WARRANTY. AT 14,000 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - THEY SAID I HAD OVERFLOWED THE GAS ON FILLUP, AND I HAD TO PAY $800-900 TO GET IT FIXED. I NEVER TOP OFF THE TANK. IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT TO ME, AND I CANNOT AFFORD $900 EVERY 10 TANKFULS OR SO. HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE IS LOOKING INTO IT ASKED THEM TO FIX THE DEFECT - OR TAKE THE CAR BACK - WAITING TO HEAR
Power train, Engine, Aug 31, 2015
THE CAR MAKES A SCRAPING METAL NOISE ONLY WHEN ACCELERATING. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. HAPPENS EACH AND EVERYTIME YOU ACCELERATE. HYUNDAI REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR WHEEL TWICE. HYUNDAI DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS!
Steering, Aug 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. ...UPDATED 01/07/16 *BF *CN
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 12, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST RPMS AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE COULD NOT VALIDATE MY LOCATION. I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO THE NEXT TOWN BUT RPMS STAYED FROM 1000-2000 AND I WAS UNABLE TO GO OVER 25 MPH.
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2015
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE I HEARD A LARGE SOUND AS IF THE CAR WAS HIT BY SOMETHING. THERE WERE NO CARS OR TRUCKS IN FRONT OF ME OR TO THE RIGHT OF ME. SUDDENLY I HEARD CRACKLING AND PUT THE SUN SHADE BACK. THE ENTIRE BACK PANEL OF THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED.
Other or unspecified, Jun 30, 2015
I BOUGHT A NEW CAR JUNE 2014 AND WHEN IT WAS RAIN MY WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS NO WATER COME OUT. SO I WENT TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE MOTOR & PUMP ASSY. WAS BAD. BUT THE PROBLEM IS WASHER PUMP HAD TAPE AROUND BODY AND IT LOOKS USED ONE. IT WAS BRAND NEW CAR WHEN I BUY. I AM JUST WONDERING WHAT ELSE GOING TO BE BAD. I SPEND MORE $33K AND I AM REALLY UPSET. WHAT ELSE DID THEY USE USED PARTS FOR MY VEHICLE?? WHAT SHOULD I DO? I DO NOT WANT MY ANY ANYMORE. THANKS