Third generation, short, wheelbase (DM / Santa Fe Sport)
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
The most reported problem on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is engine failure, with 52 complaints, usually around 78,000 miles.
- 163owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 0involved a crash
- 70,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Santa Fe Sport doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 163 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 366 for 2014 SUVs on this site. Of the 5 Santa Fe Sport model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Engine failure has 52 complaints and stalling has 42, out of 163 in all. A quarter of the 31 owners who gave a mileage for engine failure saw it by about 52,000 miles, and half by about 78,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 163 complaints (9%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Each of engine failure, stalling and brake wear has a recall on the same system: engine failure and stalling, 17V-226 and 18V-934; brake wear, 20V-520 and 21V-303. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 29, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 20 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine failure, knocking or rod bearing, 52 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
163 complaints is 1.9 times fewer than the median 2014 model on this site and 2.2 times fewer than the median 2014 SUV. Among the 3 Santa Fe Sport model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai filed 133 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. 16 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 2 bulletins · 52 complaints
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 42 complaints
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 25 complaints
Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
2 more on this problem
Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Engine knocking or ticking 2 bulletins · 15 complaints
Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine sensors to continuously monitor for symptoms that may precede an engine failure.
Rod bearing failure 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
2 more on this problem
The warranty coverage for certain Theta II engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting rod bearing damage as described in Campaign T3G (Seized and/or BCT No Pass Result Only) has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 5 complaints
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3.
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to update the display audio software on certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. Service Campaign T3Q provides a procedure to update the display audio software for blank home screen.
Complaints filed by year
29 complaints came in 2025, 4.8 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
NHTSA summary
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V-061.
NHTSA summary
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed may 10, 2019, led to recall 18V-907.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
All 5 recalls on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Engine failure, with 52 of the 163 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 78,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems start?
Of the 108 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 42,000 miles and half by about 70,000.
How many 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (9%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for engine failure on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 17V-226 and 18V-934. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.