2014 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 277 complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 277 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 120 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 21
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 120 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 21 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving, the engine blew up and flipped the hood in an upright position. In addition, the brakes malfunctioned and all the electrical functions turned off. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over as black smoke filled the cabin. The contact was barely able to exit the vehicle after inhaling black smoke. The vehicle caught fire on the side of the road and was totally engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed.
First issue started when the car stalled 3 weeks ago coming off a highway exit ramp while waiting at light. Car stalled a second time while sitting in traffic shortly after. Then worked fine and had an oil change completed at the dealer on 8/2/19. On 8/11/19, car would not accelerate normally after proceeding from a red light on a state highway, check engine light came on and shortly after engine started making knocking noises that became louder after a few miles.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE
- Brakes 59 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 36 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints