2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 105 of 161 total complaints (65%) filed on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, with median failure mileage of 75,500. NHTSA also lists two engine recalls, including one for premature bearing wear that can cause stalling and fire.
- Engine complaints
- 105
- 65% of 161
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 11
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 75,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine stalling at highway speeds, sometimes followed by smoke or fire under the hood.
- Some describe rapid, unexplained oil loss with no visible leak and no warning light, leading to dry-running engines and black exhaust smoke.
- Several report catastrophic engine failure, including a locked-up or seized engine that required full replacement, in some cases with a bang and smoke entering the cabin.
- A few owners had engines replaced under recall 17V226000 but then experienced new failures, including turbo failure, oil leaks, and recurring smoke shortly after the repair.
- Multiple complaints describe delays getting recall parts for the engine bearing recall, with vehicles stalling intermittently while waiting for repair.
When 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 7, 2017, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- NHTSA 18V934000Dec 28, 2018Engine150,730 vehicles
Engine
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
- NHTSA 17V226000Mar 31, 2017Engine572,000 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine problems common?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 105 engine complaints out of 161 total complaints for the 2014 model, which is 65% of all complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two engine recalls: campaign 17V226000 for machining errors that can cause premature bearing wear, and campaign 18V934000 covering a high pressure fuel pipe issue on vehicles previously repaired under earlier recalls.
- At what mileage do 2014 Santa Fe Sport engine problems usually happen?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 75,500 at the time of failure.
- Do the engine problems involve fires?
- NHTSA records 11 fires among the complaints filed for the 2014 Santa Fe Sport's engine area, though no crashes or injuries are listed.
- How does 2014 compare to other Santa Fe Sport years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 model's 65% share of complaints tied to the engine matches 2016, 2017, and 2018, and is higher than 2013's 60% and 2015's 56%, based on NHTSA data.