2014 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (275), Service Brakes (58), Steering (52).
Key takeaways
- 494 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 30 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 275 | 56% |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 12% |
| Steering | 52 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 49 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 8% |
| Power Train | 36 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 22 | 4% |
| Structure | 20 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | 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 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-06
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, Hyu...
Engine - filed 2026-06-17
We are the original owner of a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle is experiencing issues from internal engine oil consumption caused by a manufacturing defect in the GDI powertrain. In 2023, while driving under normal operating conditions, the vehicle began severely jerking, shuddering and hesitating during acceleratio...
Engine - filed 2026-06-05
My car was in shop for Smog inspection and failed. Mechanic told me that the most likely reason was that the engine has issues related to failing crankshaft position sensor which triggered the check engine light. He further explained that the engine with this condition will have abnormal oil consumption. My experience ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.