2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 490 complaints · 3 recalls
Most-reported system: ENGINE (222 complaints · 45.3%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 16
  • Fires 30
  • Injuries 20
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ENGINE appears in 222 of 490 owner complaints (45.3%) in this vehicle snapshot. ENGINE: 222 complaints, 45.3% of reports ENGINE 222 · 45.3% · 3 crash reports 16 fire reports STEERING: 44 complaints, 9.0% of reports STEERING 44 · 9.0% · 1 fire reports SERVICE BRAKES: 36 complaints, 7.4% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 36 · 7.4% · 3 crash reports 4 fire reports POWER TRAIN: 26 complaints, 5.3% of reports POWER TRAIN 26 · 5.3% · 3 crash reports 1 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 23 complaints, 4.7% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 23 · 4.7% · 2 fire reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 21 complaints, 4.3% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 · 4.3% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 17 complaints, 3.5% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 · 3.5% · 1 crash reports STRUCTURE: 13 complaints, 2.7% of reports STRUCTURE 13 · 2.7% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 11 complaints, 2.2% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 · 2.2% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 96 complaints, 19.6% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 96 · 19.6% · 1 crash reports 6 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ENGINE 222 45.3% 3 crashes · 16 fires
STEERING 44 9.0% 0 crashes · 1 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 36 7.4% 3 crashes · 4 fires
POWER TRAIN 26 5.3% 3 crashes · 1 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 23 4.7% 0 crashes · 2 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 4.3% 1 crashes · 2 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 3.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 13 2.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 2.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 96 19.6% 1 crashes · 6 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2014; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2013. 2014-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2014-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2014-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2015-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2015-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2016-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2017-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2018-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2019-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2019-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2019-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2020-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2020-Q4: 31 owner reports 31 2021-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2021-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2021-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2021-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2022-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2022-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2022-Q3: 20 owner reports 20 2022-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2023-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2023-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2023-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2023-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2024-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2024-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2024-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2025-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2025-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Dec 2013 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 13V624000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V624000 Recall campaign 17V358000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V358000 Recall campaign 23V651000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V651000 Investigation RQ17004 ● Investigation RQ17004 Investigation DP18003 ● Investigation DP18003 Investigation PE19003 ● Investigation PE19003 Investigation DP21003 ● Investigation DP21003 Investigation EA21003 ● Investigation EA21003 Investigation DP22003 ● Investigation DP22003 Investigation AQ23002 ● Investigation AQ23002
  • Campaign 17V358000 was reported 1,138 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V651000 was reported 3,007 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2014-Q1 Owner reports 4
2014-Q2 Owner reports 4
2014-Q3 Owner reports 6
2014-Q4 Owner reports 9
2015-Q1 Owner reports 8
2015-Q2 Owner reports 13
2015-Q3 Owner reports 5
2015-Q4 Owner reports 5
2016-Q1 Owner reports 5
2016-Q2 Owner reports 5
2016-Q3 Owner reports 3
2016-Q4 Owner reports 3
2017-Q1 Owner reports 3
2017-Q2 Owner reports 28
2017-Q3 Owner reports 4
2017-Q4 Owner reports 1
2018-Q1 Owner reports 3
2018-Q2 Owner reports 5
2018-Q3 Owner reports 6
2018-Q4 Owner reports 5
2019-Q1 Owner reports 3
2019-Q2 Owner reports 15
2019-Q3 Owner reports 12
2019-Q4 Owner reports 9
2020-Q1 Owner reports 22
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 14
2020-Q4 Owner reports 31
2021-Q1 Owner reports 15
2021-Q2 Owner reports 17
2021-Q3 Owner reports 16
2021-Q4 Owner reports 10
2022-Q1 Owner reports 14
2022-Q2 Owner reports 21
2022-Q3 Owner reports 20
2022-Q4 Owner reports 6
2023-Q1 Owner reports 15
2023-Q2 Owner reports 10
2023-Q3 Owner reports 13
2023-Q4 Owner reports 19
2024-Q1 Owner reports 23
2024-Q2 Owner reports 18
2024-Q3 Owner reports 10
2024-Q4 Owner reports 10
2025-Q1 Owner reports 7
2025-Q2 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 6
2026-Q1 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 3
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 13V624000
Recall campaign 1 17V358000
Recall campaign 1 23V651000
Defect investigation 1 RQ17004
Defect investigation 1 DP18003
Defect investigation 1 PE19003
Defect investigation 1 DP21003
Defect investigation 1 EA21003
Defect investigation 1 DP22003
Defect investigation 1 AQ23002
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Safety Recalls (3)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 13V624000

    Report date
    Component:
    TIRES
    Consequence:
    The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected vehicles were remedied prior to retail sale. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V358000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V651000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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