2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems
7 recalls and 658 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
There was a low noise when i got in the vehicle in the morning. i looked at the engine and it was coming from the abs system. i took it to the mechanic shop and the noise was even louder, the abs part on the passenger side of the firewall in the engine blew up and catch fire. luckily they were able to put the fire down right away. i’m glad that didn’t happen while driving or while in the driveway of our house were th
I am reporting what i believe may be a safety-related defect involving the driver's door latch/lock actuator assembly in my 2014 hyundai santa fe sport, vin [xxx]. the driver's door latch failed while the door was in the closed position. as a result of the failure, the driver's door could not be opened using either the interior door handle or the exterior door handle. the door remained mechanically stuck in the close
1. 2014 hyundai santa fe theta 2 engine failure it was available for inspection upon request at local dealer and service after engine failedxxx abruptly while driving, it was towed to the service for inspection. 2. the theta 2 engine in countless 2014 hyundai santa fe models has been a safety risk for all citizens on the roads. this has been an unannounced recall failure due to manufacture shards of metal
The contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe sport. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment with an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through the a/c vents. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer and was diagnosed
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE SPORT, SANTA FE. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.