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All cars · Hyundai Santa Fe · 2014

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index106100 = average car
Complaints125NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold107,906U.S. model year
Per 100K sold116complaints
Year rank#12 of 21#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD19 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spd4WD18 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD20 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD19 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.3L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.3L 6-cylAuto 6-spd4WD18 / 24 / 20Regular$3,100
3.3L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD17 / 22 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 28,800 and 97,900 miles. Median 62,300, from 349 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine79,00050,800–108,100178
Electrical53,00016,600–86,00035
Steering33,0003,200–66,00043
Transmission & drivetrain40,00011,900–85,00029
Brakes64,00037,700–93,50016

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine41%
Steering19%
Transmission & drivetrain13%
Electrical9%
Body structure7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
657164614058

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 7

  • 23V651000 Sep 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

  • 21V303000 Apr 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Hyundai 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.

    Risk. An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Remedy. 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

  • 20V520000 Aug 2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Hyundai 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.

    Risk. If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy. 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

  • 18V934000 Dec 2018 Engine

    Defect. Hyundai 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.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 17V358000 Jun 2017 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

    Defect. Hyundai 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.

    Risk. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 17V226000 Mar 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect. Hyundai 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.

    Risk. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 13V624000 Dec 2013 Tires / Sidewall

    Defect. Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires. The tires may have a damaged sidewall.

    Risk. The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected vehicles were remedied prior to retail sale. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023–
ClosedLoss of motive power20222023
ClosedThrottle control system vulnerabilities20212023
ClosedEngine fires20212024
ClosedNon-crash vehicle fires20192021
ClosedNon-crash vehicle fires20182019

Manufacturer communications 179

Hyundai filed 179 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • To ensure proper gear selection, shift lever and shifter cable connection must be fasten using…
  • The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park
  • The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2013–2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 21.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring61.1M
Transmission & shifter3501K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x41480K
Brakes & ABS4397K
Infotainment, battery & electrical2190K
Windows, doors & mirrors1157K
Oil changes & service175K
Timing chain & engine175K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011827474,391Engine
201214011371,016Engine
201316317688,844Steering
2014106125107,906Engine
20155057118,134Engine
20163850131,257Fuel or ev drive system
2017212298133,171Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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