2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: raw data

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vehicle2014 / hyundai / santa-fe-sport
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints161 on file (2017-06-07 → 2026-08-14)
recalls5
investigations5
farsnot identifiable in FARS
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ABS/HECU module recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17 complaints2020-11 → 2026-06santa-fe-sport-2014-abs-hecu-recall-delay
  • 11746439 Vehicle is currently grounded at Rowe Hyundai Westbrook in Westbrook, Maine. Dealer confirms HECU has an active electrical short matching Recall 205 (Campaign 21V303000) but refuses to replace the safety defect because it lacks an external fluid leak
  • 11472928 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable
  • 11377476 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
Excessive oil consumptionENGINE8 complaints2022-02 → 2025-11santa-fe-sport-2014-excessive-oil-consumption
  • 11699093 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
  • 11606765 The contact stated that prior to the engine failure the contact observed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was adding approximately 1-quart of oil every week
  • 11452390 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil
Door latch or lock failure preventing door operationUNKNOWN OR OTHER6 complaints2018-05 → 2026-07santa-fe-sport-2014-door-latch-failure
  • 11751278 Both front doors stopped opening cant get in the vehicle or out of the vehicle from the front doors. Both stopped working within two weeks
  • 11685388 My drivers side door opened while driving. The latch wouldn’t allow me to close my door
  • 11673959 I closed my door and the driver door latch became stuck and will no longer open from the inside or outside
Steering wheel clicking noise and misalignmentSTEERING4 complaints2018-08 → 2021-07santa-fe-sport-2014-steering-clicking-misalignment
  • 11423717 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 10 mph and making a turn, he heard an abnormal cracking sound coming from the steering wheel
  • 11235087 THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING
Sudden engine stall or seizure (Theta II GDI engine)ENGINE97 complaints2017-06 → 2026-08santa-fe-sport-2014-theta-ii-engine-seizure
  • 11748225 On March 20, 2026, while driving, my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (VIN: [XXX]) equipped with a Theta II 2.4L GDI engine, the car experienced a catastrophic, sudden loss of motive power
  • 11730941 Failure consistent with known recall defect (NHTSA Recall 17V226) involving premature bearing wear resulting in engine seizure and sudden loss of power while driving
  • 11706822 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
Non-collision engine compartment fireENGINE15 complaints2018-01 → 2026-07santa-fe-sport-2014-engine-compartment-fire
  • 11062637 I OWNED A 2014 SANTA FE SPORT. IT WAS BLOWING BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE EXHAUST. I WOULD BRING IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY WOULD TELL ME THE OIL WAS BONE DRY
  • 11105401 AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 15 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY, WE DROVE ON RESIDENTIAL STREET FOR ABOUT 1.5 MILES. AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING STRUCTURE THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER
  • 11753388 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

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1612017-06-072026-08-14015ENGINE:93; SERVICE BRAKES:29; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:21; HYDRAULIC:17; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:15

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
18V93400028/12/2018ENGINEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
17V35800005/06/2017LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
17V22600031/03/2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
21V30300028/04/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
20V52000027/08/2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
AQ23002openHyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2023-11-17··The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
DP18003closedNon-crash Vehicle FiresELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES2018-08-212019-05-1018V907000In a letter dated June 11, 2018, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into non-collision related fires on model year (MY) 2011-2014 Kia Optima and Sorento, and Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe vehicles. In a letter dated July 24, 2018, CAS requested that MY 2010-2015 Kia Soul vehicles be added to the petition. CAS stated that there is a higher number of complaints to NHTSA regarding non-crash fires on these vehicles compared to other similar vehicles. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
DP22003closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2022-09-122023-12-12·The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain
EA21003closedEngine FiresENGINE2021-12-222024-02-0523V877On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles.  During the PE investigations, Hyundai and Kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.  The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine
PE19003closedNon-crash Vehicle FiresELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES2019-03-292021-12-2220V061000During this Preliminary Evaluation (PE), the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) assessed the scope, frequency and potential safety-related consequences of non-crash vehicle fires caused by both engine failures and failures of other vehicle systems/components in model year (MY) 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe vehicles equipped with Theta II and Lambda II engines (approximately 1.3 million vehicles). ODI also reviewed field data of other Hyundai vehicles equipped with Theta II, Gamma, Nu and Lambda engines (approximately 4.8 million). As a result of this PE, Hyundai has issued NHTSA Rec

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/santa-fe-sport
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/santa-fe-sport}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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