2014 Hyundai Santa FE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2014 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

Most common 2014 Hyundai Santa FE problems

Problem areas named in the 493 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	274
Steering	52
Electrical System	49
Unknown Or Other	40
Power Train	36
Service Brakes	32
Vehicle Speed Control	27
Fuel/Propulsion System	27
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	23
Structure	20

What owners report

2026-08-06, 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 should take the vehicle and the letter to a Hyundai dealer. The notice contains no exclusions or limitations. I was excited because my local repair shop said it would cost $800 to $2000 depending on the issue. Relying on Hyundai's written instructions, I took my vehicle to the deal

2026-06-17, Engine
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 acceleration. This hesitation and sudden drop in power creates a severe and immediate traffic hazard, as the vehicle loses acceleration capabilities unpredictably while driving, merging, entering a highway or crossing intersections. I have since experience low oil volume due to this systemic oil consumption. On April 7, 2023 while I was under the 100,000 mile factory warranty (at 99,644)

2026-06-05, Engine
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 is that is exactly what I wondered. No smoke in the exhaust, no oil leaks under the hood and no oil on the parking space at home nor work. Mechanic recommended I take the car to Hyundai dealer in Folsom. The service department there diagnosed my car and did not find fault with crankshaft position sensor but did find that there is a problem with timing mechanisms. They also s

2026-05-22, Engine
Driving to work at 0730 on 20 may, i put my foot down to accelerate from 40mph and nothing happened, i tried again thinking foot placement and the engine died. All ligjts went out, engine turned off and i free coasted for 100 -150yards. Once stopped i mangaed to get the hazard lights on, and get out the vehicle. I was 30yards from traffic lights on a 3 lane road. Once pushed from the road, the car showed lights and internal radio etc, but no noise on the push start. There was no noise from the engine prior to this, there was no dash lights showing issues and no warning. I was then towed 4hrs later to a garage where the diaognostics show engine failure and new engine required. A service 4

2026-03-28, Service Brakes
My insurance company said I have an urgent Recall on my vehicle. Recall # 251 ABS fuse replacement. NHTSA# 23V651000. I would like this replaced.

2014 Hyundai Santa FE safety rating

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD	Not rated	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD	Not rated	n/a	n/a	n/a

2014 Hyundai Santa FE questions

Does the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE: ABS Module Can Leak Fluid and Short Out, Causing Fire Risk; Hood May Pop Open While Driving, Risking a Crash; Tires:Sidewall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE?

Based on 493 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (274), Steering (52), Electrical System (49).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Hyundai Santa FE has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.