2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 163
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
57% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 163 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2013 | 200 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 356 |
| 2018 | 324 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
57% · 93 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On June 20, 2026, while the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was being driven on Richardson Highway near Mile 155 in Alaska, smoke and flames developed from the engine compartment without any collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Also filed under Service brakes and electrical system
The engine was replaced under a recall related to an engine knock code. About two weeks later, the vehicle lost all power while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-04
Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-03
Also filed under Structure
Service brakes
20% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
There was a low noise when I got in the vehicle in the morning. I looked at the engine and it was coming from the abs system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-13
Also filed under Electrical system
I am reporting a severe safety failure on my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that perfectly matches the safety defect described in Recall 21V-303 / Campaign 205.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-08
Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control
Electrical system
13% · 22 reportsPower train
8% · 13 reportsEngine and engine cooling
6% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing crankcase (pcv) and oil/lubrication.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2017-07-10Engine and engine cooling17V226000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2017-08-04Latches/locks/linkages17V358000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
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2018-08-21Defect petitionClosed 2019-05-10 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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2019-03-01Engine, fuel system, gasoline18V934000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2019-03-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-12-22 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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2020-12-22Service brakes, hydraulic20V520000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-08-25Service brakes, hydraulic21V303000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 93 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V226000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V358000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 18V934000 · Engine, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V520000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V303000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.