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 faile…
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine problems
severe 69 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
69
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
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.
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 NOIS…
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 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 FOL…
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 …
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 sp…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 69 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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