2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 68
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 68 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 7 records
- engine engine · 7 records
- engine cooling · 7 records
- engine seized · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
As i was driving, the engine locked up in the middle of the road. This also caused the starter to go bad. Car is in the process of being fixed can upload report at a later date.
ODI 11123415
Engine
While returning from vacation on july 17, 2018, traveling on the new jersey turnpike from boston, ma to arnold, md, after approximately traveling for 4 hours, with a stop 1 hour prior to a rest area, we took exit 7a to proceed onto i-295 and the car suddenly lost all power. Pulled over to the side, opened hood, smoke and flames coming from the engine with no warning. Vehicle burned and exploded prior to the fire…
Fire reported
ODI 11113354
Engine
The head gasket blew at ~91,000 miles. It had a dragging/sputtering sensation in idle and then began making a loud noise as i was driving. Dealer replaced the short block and said they rebuilt the rest of the engine because the long block (they admitted that the entire engine needed replacing) was on back order for 2 months. It was covered by the 100,000 warranty. As it stood, the short block took a month to get in.…
ODI 11150744
Engine
Driving down the expressway and car just kept getting slower and slower and i pulled off the expressway and it came to a stop and stalled out.none of the oil or heat lights came on while driving or when it stopped. Hyundai said the engine seized up.
ODI 11096509
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving and approaching a stop light and while depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop, the vehicle shook violently and stalled without warning. The failure recurred four times when coming to a stop. After each failure, the vehicle was taken to universal hyundai (12801 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11122775
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving 30 mph, a knocking noise was heard underneath the front of the vehicle. In addition, when driving at a low speed, the vehicle would jerk. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ourisman hyundai (located at [redacted], laurel, md 20724, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11209522
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lost power and there was a drastic reduction in speed to the point that the vehicle could stall. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (sacramento hyundai, [redacted], sacramento, ca 95823, [redacted]) indicated that they performed the recall repair, but the engine…
ODI 11151482
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to suburban hyundai (1814 maple lawn, troy, michigan) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine)…
ODI 11172042
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle stalls while sitting idling waiting at stop lights problem is intermittent and unpredictable. Engine shutters while idling as well. Vehicle loses ability to accelerate when this occurs requiring the driver to put the vehicle in park, turn the engine off, then restart the vehicle. Safety hazard in busy traffic. Additional issues with slippage sounds from the axels when turning corners. Problem may be linked…
ODI 11032125
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
When making a left turn from a stop or rolling stop and you press hard on the accelerator the engine does not rev up and the hesitation of a second or two can leave you stranded in a lane of traffic.
ODI 11022326
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise from the engine and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (delaney hyundai located at [redacted],…
ODI 11000699
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sante fe. The contact stated that while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The contact called the local garden grove dealer located at [redacted], garden grove, ca 92844 and phone number: [redacted] where it was informed that the recall remedy parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was able to avoid a crash due to the failure.…
ODI 10995137
Engine
My car engine check light went on over the past months more than 7 times, everytime the dealer tells me that they couldnt find anything wrong with the car, i beleive that they failed to fix the car and today i received a recall notice from hyundai stating that they found a defect related to the engine. Today the check engine light went on again.
ODI 10994558
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Allstar hyundai in baton rouge, lousiana (10313 airline highway), was contacted, but stated that there could be no…
ODI 10993420
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While attempting to accelerate from an idle position, the vehicle suddenly hesitated and nearly stalled before operating normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
ODI 10994489
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. While driving unknown speeds, the steering was unstable and the vehicle stalled without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
ODI 10993704
Engine
There is a recall on the engine for 2014 santa fe recall # 162.. I was informed by hyundai mfg that my car needs to be inspected right away. My engine is vibrating and the engine light came on three times. I am at risk and very concerned. The dealer did absolutely nothing and advised that theres no remedy. The mfg however is saying there''s a remedy to replace the engine block. Very frustrating dealing with the…
ODI 10992874
Engine
I just want to complain about the delay on the remedy for the recall of the engine block. They said it was going to be ready in may, it is now may 31st and nothing has happened. I am trusting this vehicle to drive me to work there and back over 60 miles. I am also trusting this as a safe car to drive my family and friends in. This issue needs to be addressed asap.
ODI 10992502
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 30-45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. After the vehicle stalled,…
ODI 10992848
Engine
I was made aware of a safety recall for my 2014 santa fe sport. I am shocked and concerned that this recall has remained unresolved for as long as it has. I am also extremely concerned for my safety. I drive for business and hyundai is playing the lottery with my life and others who have no choice but to drive these unsafe vehicles. Where is hyundai on a fix?
ODI 10992380
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling), but the parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact had not received a recall notice. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the vehicle was…
ODI 10991655
Engine
Recall for 2014 hyundai santa re engine stalling. I checked to see if my car was part of this recall and it is. The manufacturer does not have a fix for the recall, which can increase the chance of a crash.
ODI 10990477
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer, suntrup hyundai, was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The…
ODI 10992857
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Fred beans hyundai (4465 w swamp rd, doylestown, pa 18902) stated that the…
ODI 10993483
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer advised that the parts were not available for the recall repair.…
ODI 10972201