2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (68) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16) · Power Train (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
100 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2021-04-28 · campaign 21V303000 · 151,205 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-08-27 · campaign 20V520000 · 151,205 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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.
Fix: 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303.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.
Engine 2018-12-28 · campaign 18V934000 · 150,730 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2017-06-05 · campaign 17V358000 · 437,400 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2017-03-31 · campaign 17V226000 · 572,000 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (136)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Electrical System 2026-05-23 · Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2012 – 2017 model year accent, 2012 – 2017 model year azera, 2013 – 2018 model year santa fe sport, 2013 – 2019 model year santa fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) may be set. at hyundai, we ar
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Showing the 6 most recent of 136 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“there was a low noise when i got in the vehicle in the morning. i looked at the engine and it was coming from the abs system. i took it to the mechanic shop and the noise was even louder, the abs part on the passenger side of the firewall in the engine blew up and catch fire. luckily they were able to put the fire down right away. i’m glad that did…”
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other“i am reporting what i believe may be a safety-related defect involving the driver's door latch/lock actuator assembly in my 2014 hyundai santa fe sport, vin [xxx]. the driver's door latch failed while the door was in the closed position. as a result of the failure, the driver's door could not be opened using either the interior door handle or the e…”
2026-09-28 · Engine“1. 2014 hyundai santa fe theta 2 engine failure it was available for inspection upon request at local dealer and service after engine failedxxx abruptly while driving, it was towed to the service for inspection. 2. the theta 2 engine in countless 2014 hyundai santa fe models has been a safety risk for all citizens on the roads. this has …”
2026-09-17 · Engine · 157,596 mi“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 t…”
2026-08-14 · Engine · 89,687 mi“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…”
2026-07-28 · Service Brakes · 🔥 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…”
2026-07-20 · Electrical System“*"i am filing a complaint against hallmark hyundai in [xxx] regarding an active safety recall on my vehicle's abs (anti-lock braking system) module.my vehicle was brought to the dealership on xxx. as of today, xxx, the dealership has held my car for 27 days without completing the safety remedy. the dealership continues to give me conflicting storie…”
2026-07-18 · Unknown Or Other“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. the locks unlock and lock but the doors will not open. hyundai dealership wants 8,000 dollars to replace both door panels. this is a safety issue. if i get stuck inside the car and cant get out …”
2026-07-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 120,577 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe sport. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started to lose power while depressing the accelerator pedal, with black smoke coming from the engine compartment. the oil, check engine, and battery warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. the contact pulled over …”
2026-07-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am reporting a severe safety failure on my 2014 hyundai santa fe sport that perfectly matches the safety defect described in recall 21v-303 / campaign 205. this happened even though i had the dealer perform the official recall fuse fix back in 2024. the problem started after i left the car parked for about 3 to 4 hours. when i came back, i heard …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.