2014 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT has 213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (45% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe sport. the contact stated that the manufacturer provided a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide a remedy and parts within a reasonable time frame. the co. ⚠️ 24 fire reports filed.
213
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
96 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CO
- • WHEN TRADING IN MY VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP TAKING THE TRADE WOULD NOT GIVE ME THE FULL TRADE-IN VALUE BECAUSE OF THE OPEN RECALL.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CO”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
28 complaints- • I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN
- • 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
- • ABS LIGHT ON, CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO GEAR, SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE DAY BEFORE, MISC LIGHTS LIT UP ON DASH. PER DEALER NEEDS BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
“I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
18 complaints- • 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
- • 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT- BRAKE LIGHT/ ABS LIGHT/ HILL DESCENT CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON IN VEHICLE AND AFTER A DAY OR TWO NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS ASKED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. THE NEXT DAY A TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT TURNED ON ALONG WITH A STEERING WHEEL WITH EXCLAM
- • 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 W
“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 ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
15 complaints- • TAKATA RECALL, I WAS FAILED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR MY HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. JUNE 5, 2017 WAS WHEN THEY HAD DETERMINED THE RECALL BUT NEVER NOTIFIED ME. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM A LAWYER ABOUT TAKATA HAVING A RECALL ON AIRBAGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK ANY RE
- • CAR ALARM SYSTEM REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY GOES OFF WHILE STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT PROVOCATION OR INTERFERENCE OF ANY TYPE. REASON(S) UNKNOWN TO MECHANICS.
- • 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
“TAKATA RECALL, I WAS FAILED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR MY HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. JUNE 5, 2017 WAS WHEN THEY HAD DETERMINED THE RECALL BUT NEVER NOTIFIED ME. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM A LAWYER ABOUT TAKATA HAVING A RECALL ON AIRBAGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK ANY RE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
13 complaints- • MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSU
- • 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 2
- • 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.
“MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSU”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 213 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TAKATA RECALL, I WAS FAILED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR MY HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. JUNE 5, 2017 WAS WHEN THEY HAD DETERMINED THE RECALL BUT NEVER NOTIFIED ME. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM A LAWYER ABOUT TAKATA HAVING A RECALL ON AIRBAGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK ANY RE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 213
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 24
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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