Worst 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 271 | 3 | 21 | 91,122 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 52 | — | 1 | 38,511 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 48 | 4 | 6 | 54,890 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | 4 | 1 | 101,083 mi | |
| Brakes | 32 | 5 | 2 | 74,001 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | — | 2 | 39,477 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 1 | — | 46,327 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 22 | — | 1 | 61,182 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | 2 | 2 | 52,436 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 4 | — | 83,055 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | — | — | 39,106 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 45,480 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 9 | — | — | 19,774 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 37,347 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 49,837 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 28,154 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 64,523 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 22,651 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,086,906 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires. The tires may have a damaged sidewall.
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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe — 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.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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