2014 Hyundai Santa Fe · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 96owner reports
- 83,000median miles
- $6,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report May 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
322 of the 470 complaints on this car are about the engine. 96 of those describe stalling. Only engine failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 96 reports
Stalling on other Santa Fe years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (18 reports) and the battery (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Santa Fe
3.3l engine loss of motive power (lomp). Closed may 16, 2024.
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed dec 22, 2021, led to recall 20V-061.
Non-crash vehicle fires. Closed may 10, 2019, led to recall 18V-907.
Scope and timeliness. Closed dec 22, 2021, led to recall 17V-226.
Front axle shaft failure. Closed sep 20, 2013, led to recall 13V-355.
Transmission intermediate driveshaft. Closed may 10, 2011, led to recall 11V-258.
Engine seizure. Closed aug 12, 2002.
What owners paid
17 of the 96 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,700 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 40,000 and 113,456 miles, from the 54 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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 took the vehicle to a mechanic and were informed that it needed the engine replaced.”
Filed Mar 4, 2025
“As wife was driving our vehicle the engine stalled out. We had it towed off the highway to eventually the dealership where we purchased. They inspected and vehicle warranty company inspected and confirmed failed engine. The vehicle had prescribed oil changes at recommended intervals. It was purchased with 50k miles and has 117k miles.”
Filed Jul 5, 2023 · 50,000 miles
“The engine seized while driving 55MPH. Vehicle suffered complete loss of power. There was no advanced warning and no warning lights displayed. Had to pull over to safety and have the vehicle towed to the dealership. The vehicle is inoperable. Dealer offering a $23K replacement of engine which is astronomical.”
Filed Mar 8, 2023
“The engine began to knock when accelerating from stop signs and green lights then engine quit entirely. Check engine light came on but did not flash. Vehicle was towed to Hyundai dealer service department. Service department says engine needs to be replaced. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE MANUFACTURER HONOR THE WARRANTY DESPITE IT BEING EXPIRED.”
Filed Jun 10, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 96 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 160 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 58 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 54 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 31 reports
- Vehicle fire 28 reports