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2014 Hyundai Santa FE Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 493 total for the year
Median mileage
99,271miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE, 1% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,271 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clicking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. As the noise persisted, the contact stated that the vehicle shut off upon the depression of the accelerator pedal while at a stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. Upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as the RPM's began to rev. …”

NHTSA complaint #11474576, filed 2022-07, 136,981 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle also shuddered and lost motive power. While attempting to drive up a hill, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490829, filed 2022-10, 24,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with engine rod knock and engine failure. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11440454, filed 2021-11, 99,271 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202331%
202073%
201921%
201833%
2017232%
201642%
201510%
201431%
201361%
201262%
201184%
201093%
200972%
2008102%
2007193%
200655%
200573%
2004227%
2003217%
2002148%
20013316%

Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine
274 complaints
Brakes
58 complaints
Steering
52 complaints
Electrical system
49 complaints
Other or unknown
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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