2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“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. The engine suffered a total mechanical failure/seizure, creating an immediate highway safety hazard. This vehicle…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear…Campaign 17V226000 · Mar 31, 2017
Engine problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 194 | 61% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 196 | 57% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 63% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 40 | 50% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 106 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.