2014 Hyundai Santa Fe · symptom sheet
Engine seized
- 39owner reports
- 101,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 9, 2024 · checked Oct 2, 2026
39 of the 160 reports of engine failure on the 2014 Santa Fe describe engine seized.
Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (160 reports) · also: engine knock
Tick what matches of 39 reports
Engine seized 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: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (3 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.
Scope and timeliness. Closed dec 22, 2021, led to recall 17V-226.
Engine seizure. Closed aug 12, 2002.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 83,000 and 108,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“This is the 2nd engine that has had a connecting rod bearing issue. The first time while driving the engine seized causing my vehicle to come to an abrupt stop in traffic. putting my Daughter myself and others at risk. I was able to stop. no inspection as of today. The first time no light came on before the engine blew up. The 2nd the engine light did come on giving me warning.”
Filed Apr 24, 2023
“Loss of motive power.. Oil leakage failure occurred at highway speed, without malfunction, indicator lights, or the leakage associated with under-tightening an oil drain plug, or a plug or pan with a damaged thread. The alleged defects are causing engines to seize and loss of motive power.”
Filed Apr 21, 2023
“The engine seized while driving. Had it replaced with warranty. 2 years later the engine seized again and the dealership and Hyundai refuse to replace it. Even with proof of proper maintenance.”
Filed Mar 24, 2023
“Engine seized. The car just stopped running. No power steering or brakes. Luckily I was o. A residential street driving slow. Otherwise very much a risk of crashing. There were no warning lights. My mechanic said the engine seized and there is a recall. Hyundai should not wait for the engine to stop. Everyone's safety is at risk.”
Filed Feb 13, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 39 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 stalls or loses power while driving 96 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