One day Im driving to work and out of the blue, my car stereo stopped working, it turns on but no sound comes out of it. Tried replacing amplifier, speakers etc, nothing worked. After that, my car wouldn't start several times a month, had to jump start it frequently for about…

12/30/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11445629.0

2014 Santa Fe · other

We drove the vehicle to the mountains and home around three thousand miles into an oil change and began experiencing our transmission slipping and shifting rough. My wife drove the car to work after returning from the trip and on the way home, the check oil light came on. When…

12/28/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11445296.0

2014 Santa Fe · engine

WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR MOVED INITIALLY AND THEN STOPPED ACCELERATING. IT SPUTTERED ALONG, SLOWLY ACCELERATING A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME. THIS HAPPENED FOR THE REST OF THE RIDE HOME. THE ENGINE LIGHT ALSO WAS…

12/27/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385128.0

2014 Santa Fe · engine

Driving vehicle on Interstate at 65 mph. With no warning, dashboard lights, or anything, engine just shut down. Heard banging when trying to restart, shut car off. Checked oil, not a drop in engine. Dealer says engine "threw a rod", says it will be $15,000 to replace. Hyundai…

12/23/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11444861.0

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severe NHTSA 13V624000 16/12/2013

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires

The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected vehicles were remedied prior to retail sale. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 489 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 209 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Hyundai Santa Fe has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 489 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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