Worst 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 86 | — | 10 | 70,540 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 5 | 64,556 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | — | 1 | 43,889 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | 1 | 44,578 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 132,714 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 3 | 74,955 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | 1 | 45,659 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | 1 | 66,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 50,639 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | 1 | 48,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,462,540 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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