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2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, most often about the engine (63% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 Santa FE Sport model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Engine
104 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
On july 5, 2019, the car suddenly stalled while in motion in city driving. I immediately attempted to re-start the car: it did not restart, no cranking of the starter. I then pushed the hazard light button: no response. There was no electric power, I.e., no lights, no radio, no A/C, no steering, etc. After 2 minutes…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated inadvertently. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle then stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
Brakes
30 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I had 2 issues with this vehicle and I believe that these might be a common recall issue. The back up camera on my Hyundai santa fe 2014 sport stopped working entirely I could still drive my car but it the screen turns blue when I put it in reverse. And I had another issue I used my emergency break in my car and the…
The wiring harness which connects to the braking systems down hill and track, and ABS breaking and warning light of oncoming cars when passing wires which are made of soybean based causing wiring to be eaten by rodents. Second time to fix another $55 dollars. This is scaring me when driving.
Electrical
22 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I had 2 issues with this vehicle and I believe that these might be a common recall issue. The back up camera on my Hyundai santa fe 2014 sport stopped working entirely I could still drive my car but it the screen turns blue when I put it in reverse. And I had another issue I used my emergency break in my car and the…
The wiring harness which connects to the braking systems down hill and track, and ABS breaking and warning light of oncoming cars when passing wires which are made of soybean based causing wiring to be eaten by rodents. Second time to fix another $55 dollars. This is scaring me when driving.
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
About 20 minutes after parking my vehicle at an office location, it caught on fire. I could see the fire by the right front wheel, between the tire and the body; smoke was coming from all around the hood. We put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. We could see damaged wires. I had noticed warning lights on my…
I recently purchased the car and noticed the back passanger door does not open from the inside. The left side opens from the inside but not the right side. I was instructed to take it to a Hyundai dealer to see if they could help. Haven't done so yet, but wanted to know if you could help first with instructions.…
Transmission
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles.
My vehicle was involved in the engine recall which caused the vehicle to completely shut down due to engine failure. After having the engine replaced by a Hyundai dealership, the vehicle continues to intermittently loose power without notice. Although, the tachometer reads 7000 RPM, the speed is 20 MPH with the pedal…
Engine started to make clicks and car immediately stalled getting off the freeway. Had to be stopped, parked before I regained engine power. This happened around 22,800 miles. Happened again on the way to dealer and with dealer service staff. Diagnosed as defective turbo assembly that was replaced. Shortly after I…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
I was driving down the road about a week after the dealer supposedly fixed two recalls with the engine on my 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport base. Suddenly, and without any audible warning, my ECM light came on and my vehicle starting lunging and lurching forward like it was about to stall. I pulled over and read the…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was started. Additionally, while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the contact also smelled the fuel odor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
After driving the vehicle 15 miles on the highway, we drove on residential street for about 1.5 miles. As I was turning into a parking structure the engine stopped and the vehicle lost power. I glided the vehicle to a red zone no parking area on the street and stopped the vehicle. Black smoke quickly appeared from…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the center console became loosened. The contact stated that the center console started to crack and fall apart. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was…
Speed control
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
My vehicle was involved in the engine recall which caused the vehicle to completely shut down due to engine failure. After having the engine replaced by a Hyundai dealership, the vehicle continues to intermittently loose power without notice. Although, the tachometer reads 7000 RPM, the speed is 20 MPH with the pedal…
When taking off with the vehicle it will die and almost come to a complete stop then the engine picks back up and continues on down the road does this every time you start and stop. Will not get on 200 rpms or 60 MPH. This is the second time I have had the car in the shop for the same issue. First time they kept my…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 25, 2021. Note: this recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20v-520. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 santa fe sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began december 22, 2020. Note: this recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 21v-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21v-303. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 santa fe sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Engine
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Engine fires
Summary
On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.â during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.â the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.â additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modif
Non-crash vehicle fires
Summary
During this preliminary evaluation (pe), the office of defects investigation (odi) assessed the scope, frequency and potential safety-related consequences of non-crash vehicle fires caused by both engine failures and failures of other vehicle systems/components in model year (my) 2011-2014 hyundai sonata and santa fe vehicles equipped with theta II and lambda II engines (approximately 1.3 million vehicles). Odi also reviewed field data of other hyundai vehicles equipped with theta II, gamma, nu and lambda engines (approximately 4.8 million). As a result of this pe, hyundai has issued NHTSA recalls 20v-746 and 21v-727 to address potential engine failures and fires in certain hyundai vehicles
Non-crash vehicle fires
Summary
In a letter dated june 11, 2018, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into non-collision related fires on model year (my) 2011-2014 kia optima and sorento, and hyundai sonata and santa fe vehicles. In a letter dated july 24, 2018, cas requested that my 2010-2015 kia soul vehicles be added to the petition. Cas stated that there is a higher number of complaints to NHTSA regarding non-crash fires on these vehicles compared to other similar vehicles. The office of defects investigation (odi) had already opened recall queries (rq17-003 and rq17-004) on all kia and hyundai vehicles equipped
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (104 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); brakes (30 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); electrical (22 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 28, 2021 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- It is 4th of 6 Santa FE Sport model years by number of complaints, with 164 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.