2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer…”
filed Jan 30, 2025
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 16 | 5% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 11 | 6% |
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.