2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 94about this part
- Share
- 57%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 94 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 57% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 11 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle lost power when accelerating to go on interstate, it just had new software put in.I went to the dealer right away. They said that they could not work on it till the next day. I called hyundia and they know about it. Ido not think this vehicle should be on the street. They should fix the problem with the connecting rod, not software.”
NHTSA complaint #11190368, filed 2019-03, 15,000 miles“My vehicle started running hot, the coils were replaced, it continued to run hot periodically, then I had to keep putting water in radiator reserve container and made this bubbling noise when I was driving or stopped with the car running. The starter was replaced. My vehicle became difficult to crank and eventually the engine shut down and it wouldn't crank at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11235253, filed 2019-07, 130,000 miles“The car strains to move at speeds as low as 25mph. I already had my engine replaced, but the same thing is beginning again. At time it feels like it will shut off when moving from being stationary. The car is also guzzling oil. If I don't put oil in every couple weeks, it sounds and feels like it will shut off while driving. Cars behind me sometimes get mad, but what can I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11171541, filed 2019-01, 56,000 miles“Dealer oil change was done, the next day all of the oil leaked out of my car. Had a second oil change. Following week engine seized while I was driving down the highway. Car was towed to the dealer and has now sat there for 2 months. Being told it is part of a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11192413, filed 2019-03, 70,000 miles“I was driving down the road about a week after the dealer supposedly fixed two recalls with the engine on my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport base. Suddenly, and without any audible warning, my ECM light came on and my vehicle starting lunging and lurching forward like it was about to stall. I pulled over and read the manual, and it noted that it was the ECM sensor and that I should immediately drive the vehicle to the dealership, so I did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196698, filed 2019-04, 98,820 milesRelated recalls
- 18V934000Dec 28, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568…Covers: Hyundai Santa FE Sport 2013–2014, Sonata 2011–2014
Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10178174Jul 13, 2020This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (âSettlementâ) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ)…
- 10177127Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1…
- 10177126Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
- 10177125Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
- 10167769Oct 28, 2019The warranty coverage for the engine long block has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
- 10167767Oct 28, 2019Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs…
- 10167765Oct 28, 2019Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine…
- 10167764Oct 28, 2019Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P132600.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
30 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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