2014 Model Year

Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
488
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
60

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

13V624000 Dec 2013

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

My engine failed and was diagnosed as needing to rebuilt or replaced by the dealership. During the pandemic it was hard to get parts so they rebuilt i...

Engine
Nov 2025

Engine suddenly failed as I was sitting at a stop light and now is making a rattling/knocking noise

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The engine has been running rough for awhile and emissions light came on. My car was having problems accelerating, 2 years ago the light came on but d...

Engine
Sep 2025

My daughter owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, which is currently experiencing internal engine failure and abnormal engine noise. These issues directly...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE Fire
Aug 2025

Bien,mi auto tuvo varios problemas al mismo tiempo: 1-falla en todo el sistema eléctrico,aire acondicionado,control de tráfico ambas partes, Power ste...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Aug 2025

In relation to this incident, approximately 3,00 miles after an oil change, the engine oil drain plug fell out and caused all oil to leak and cause en...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jul 2025

My car has a known oil consumption problem that has not been recalled on the 2014 vehicles. I have been dealing with issue for the 15 months. Getting...

Engine
Apr 2025

While driving we notice an engine knock, particular when the car reached 2000 RPM or more. the car suddenly lost power and would not exceed 40 mph. We...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Mar 2025

Loss of acceleration and stuttering when I was trying to get up to speed on the interstate going up a hill. Instantly blinking check engine light. Won...

Brakes
Mar 2025

The start of this journey to Wesley Chapel Hyundai service department were 4 or 5 lights on the dashboard. I can’t remember what day I called to make...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe has 488 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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