2014 Hyundai Santa FE

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Hyundai Santa FE
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 493 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2001	209
2002	165
2003	308
2004	303
2005	216
2006	106
2007	683
2008	541
2009	358
2010	258
2011	181
2012	353
2013	605
2014	493
2015	254
2016	235
2017	957
2018	108
2019	194
2020	204
2021	165
2022	196
2023	205
2024	140
2025	127
2026	32

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 56%

56% of complaints: engine — 274 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 59 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I was driving down the interstate at the speed limit of 60mph, traffic slowed down then totally stopped. I was at a safe distance to stop, i began tapping on the brakes and i had no brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231102

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 52 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE

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VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY BURNED IN A SKI AREA PARKING LOT IN MAINE. FIRE STARTED AT REAR LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) OF CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

Also filed under STRUCTURE

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131216 — tires

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

Remedy: 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 pri

Campaign 13V624000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 493

I 20170518 — RQ (closed 20211222)

Scope and Timeliness

R 20170804 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 17V358000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180821 — DP (closed 20190510)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

I 20190329 — PE (closed 20211222)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

I 20211112 — DP (closed 20230620)

Throttle control system vulnerabilities

I 20211222 — EA (closed 20240205)

Engine Fires

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed