2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
92 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
“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…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018
- 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 | 196 | 61% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 202 | 58% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 42 | 62% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 41 | 50% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 108 | 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.