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ProblemsByVin Index / 2014-HYUNDAI-SANTA-FE-SPORT / COMPLAINTS
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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owner complaints

150 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

engine 7 complaints shown

69 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/23/2025 167,000 mi ODI #11706822.0

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact stopped at a gas station. The contact filled up the fuel tank and checked the coolant reservoir. When the contact restarted the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH without shaking or vibrating. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The engine coils or the starter sensor and the O2 sensors were replaced before the independent m

12/19/2025 ODI #11706191.0

Engine seized while driving. Recall-covered failure mode. Hyundai denial despite recall. Screenshots showed recall with VIN for engine recall and suddenly removed by Hyundai next day.

12/14/2018 ODI #11161336.0

My 2014 santa fe sport starting making a crazy rattle noise from the engine in 2016. Just 2 years after I had purchased it new. After a few trips to the dealer they kept telling me they don't hear anything. It makes the noise after the car is completely warmed up and sitting still. When I am driving I can not hear it again until I slow down. Every stop light, stop sign or in parked it makes a noise. Once I heard about the recall I have went to the shop a few more times only to be told it is fine and normal noises or they don't hear anything. Finally I got them to "replace" the engine after working up a complaint with Hyundai corporate. The day after I picked my car up the noise is still there. The only answer I have got it that's just the way it is. It is normal. If, in fact I got a new en

11/22/2017 97,800 mi ODI #11047961.0

On 11/13/17 I dropped my vehicle off at a local mechanic for a routine oil change and to ask him to try and diagnoses the knocking noise. The mechanic reported back that he thought it was a bearing within the motor did not recommend me driving the vehicle as it could potentially blow out the side of the engine block and seize the motor completely. At this point I had the vehicle towed to a local Hyundai dealer for a diagnostic. The diagnostic resulted in the dealership informing us that that my entire engine needed to be replaced. The dealership reached out to Hyundai motor america in an attempt to try and have the engine covered under warranty or recall notice. This request was ultimately denied because I was not the original owner and therefore was not entitled to the 100,000 mile wa

11/21/2018 70,000 mi Fire ODI #11153078.0

Hyundai replaced engine claiming it was a new engine even though it was actually a refurbished engine. This engine was put in because the original engine from my 2014 Hyundai sanate fe sport 2.0t has seized and completely locked up while driving on the highway. A couple thousand miles after this 'refurbished' engine had been out in after driving down the highway I started to hear some rattling followed by a loud pop (sounded like a small bomb going off), I look out my rear view window because something had cut my eye and I proceed to see smoke coming out the rear view window. I obviously need to pull off the side of the highway, so I go to give the car some gas to merge over a couple of lanes to pull over to the side and the same thing happens as before when they put the 'refurbished' engi

11/16/2021 128,127 mi ODI #11440626.0

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 63 MPH, the cruise control was activated, and the RPM fluctuated between 2,200 and 3,500. Additionally, there was a burning odor detected, and lots of smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe that filled both directions of the street. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the PCV valve had carbon and that the spark plugs were corroded with carbon. The dealer performed an oil consumption test but did not complete the test due to the spark plugs needing to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the PCV valve and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The dealer removed the PCV valve; however, the vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the contact had an engine block co

11/13/2025 ODI #11699093.0

I dont know the exact component that's failed, but it is consuming way too much oil, i have to put a quart in just about everytime i drive it. When i took it the dealership to find out if it was leaking, or burning oil, they literally charged me 200 to tell me it was either leaking oil or burning it. I personally think it is burning vs leaking, because there isnt oil in my drive way. I then spoke to some one on their YouTube channel that told me to call and tell them my story and they should help me out. I did that but no one ever contacted me about the complaint. It's smokes from the engine and i feel like its just a matter of time before it blows up or catches fire. Even though I can hear the engine ticking and struggle the check engine light is not on. From what I've seen this is

brakes 5 complaints shown

21 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/07/2020 140,000 mi ODI #11378351.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai santa fe sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that pearson Hyundai (9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) and west broad Hyundai (8903 w broad st, richmond, va 23294) were contacted and informed her that the parts were not available to remedy the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that parts were available however, the contact called the dealers again and they stated that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the ABS warning and other warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that when she was near the vehicle with the keyfob, the door locks opened and closed automatically. Upon entering t

12/02/2020 60,000 mi ODI #11377476.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to Hyundai brunswick (5400 altama ave #2, brunswick, ga 31525) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS warning light would illuminate intermittently on the instrument panel and that white smoke also emitted from the vehicle while at a complete stop. The dealer was notified of the ABS light and informed her that a diagnostic test needed to be performed to determine the cause for the failure. The contact was again informed that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage

11/29/2021 93,000 mi ODI #11442004.0

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/27/2020 ODI #11376648.0

Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2014 Hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that her mother received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Fitzgerald countryside Hyundai (27419 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33761) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/20/2020 ODI #11375601.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai santa fe sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called green Hyundai (2955 us-93 s, kalispell, mt 59901, (406) 755-5274) however, vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.*dt *tr

electrical 2 complaints shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/31/2020 41,000 mi ODI #11385736.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that his wife tried to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to crank or start-up. The contact stated that the vehicle was jump started. The vehicle was taken to rick case Hyundai (3550 weston road, davie, fl 33331, (954) 377-4100) where the battery and battery cables were replaced however, 7 months later the failure recurred. The battery was replaced at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

11/23/2020 120,000 mi Fire ODI #11375881.0

Having not driven the vehicle in over 24 hours, we were woken up to an explosion and the entire hood up in flames in the driveway. This happened at about 445 in the morning and the fire department was called to come extinguish it.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/25/2017 22,900 mi ODI #11056355.0

Engine started to make clicks and car immediately stalled getting off the freeway. Had to be stopped, parked before I regained engine power. This happened around 22,800 miles. Happened again on the way to dealer and with dealer service staff. Diagnosed as defective turbo assembly that was replaced. Shortly after I picked the car from the shop, I noticed same clicking noise again and car also accelerated on it's own when my foot was not on the break. This happened intermittently. The car returned to the shop and I was told that there is damage in the engine and the engine was replaced. When I went to pick up the car I noticed oil dripping below it. Car was inspected again and I was informed that the transmission assembly is cracked and will need to be replaced. The car is still at the shop

12/25/2017 22,900 mi ODI #11056356.0

Engine started to make clicks and car immediately stalled getting off the freeway. Had to be stopped, parked before I regained engine power. This happened around 22,800 miles. Happened again on the way to dealer and with dealer service staff. Diagnosed as defective turbo assembly that was replaced. Shortly after I picked the car from the shop, I noticed same clicking noise again and car also accelerated on it's own when my foot was not on the break. This happened intermittently. The car returned to the shop and I was told that there is damage in the engine and the engine was replaced. When I went to pick up the car I noticed oil dripping below it. Car was inspected again and I was informed that the transmission assembly is cracked and will need to be replaced. The car is still at the shop.

other 2 complaints shown

11/19/2021 77,000 mi ODI #11441096.0

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH over train tracks downhill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the brake pedal was rigid. The vehicle then inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down the hill. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but had not yet been diagnosed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

11/11/2025 ODI #11698795.0

Gas is purging from the top of the fuel pump

body 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/27/2018 78,000 mi ODI #11163654.0

Tamara recall I have a 2014 Hyundai sante fe sport, the paint has started to chip on the front part of the hood.

steering 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/22/2018 35,000 mi Fire ODI #11163149.0

2014 Hyundai santa fe sport- brake light/ ABS light/ hill descent control light came on in vehicle and after a day or two never turned off. Took car to dealership and was asked to make appointment. The next day a triangle with exclamation point light turned on along with a steering wheel with exclamation point light and the steering wheel became loose at this time. Drove myself home and after parking I turned vehicle off but the engine continued to make humming noises like something was still running. Restarted car and then turned off engine again and the noise stopped. I went inside my house and less than 5 minutes later there was a loud banging on my front door- a neighbor that ran up to inform me my car was on fire. I completed regular maintenance on this vehicle and it only had 35,000

Showing 300 of 150 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Hyundai/Santa Fe Sport#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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