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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 655 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

7recalls
655complaints
16crashes reported
45fires reported
20injuries reported
3 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine368 · 56%
  • Electrical System67 · 10%
  • Steering56 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other55 · 8%
  • Power Train49 · 7%
  • Service Brakes41 · 6%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)39 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System35 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control34 · 5%
  • Structure27 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

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

Engine

The contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 60 mph the vehicle began to shake violently, and the engine experienced a complete loss of automotive power, the service vehicle soon, abs and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the contact veered off an exit into the parking lot of an autozone where a diagnostic scanner displayed the code "p0302". the vehicle wa

Air Bags

I request that nhtsa review what i believe is a misleading hyundai warranty extension involving the occupant classification system (ocs/ods), part of the air bag system. around mid may 2026, my air bag warning light began illuminating intermittently. i waited because i needed to save up the cash. around june 2026, hyundai mailed me a warranty extension notice stating that if the air bag warning light came on, i shou

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine Fire

On june 20, 2026, while the 2014 hyundai santa fe sport was being driven on richardson highway near mile 155 in alaska, smoke and flames developed from the engine compartment without any collision. the driver stopped and both occupants exited before the vehicle became fully engulfed. the fire created an immediate risk of serious injury or death and blocked the northbound lane. there were no known prior drivability p

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE SPORT, SANTA FE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.