2014 Hyundai Santa FE Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 6%of 493 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE, 6% of the 493 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,250 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to get gas this morning and could not open the fuel door to get to my gas tank. I even used the emergency hatch in the back of my vehicle but it would not release. Apparently, the plunger broke on the fuel door and got stuck shut. I had to get a mechanic to open it so I could put gas in my vehicle. Currently it is not latched.”
NHTSA complaint #11311111, filed 2020-02, 49,000 miles“While driving home, my vehicle began to make clunking noises, while in the process of exiting the highway, for safety reasons, the car cut off on the exit ramp. Before attempting to restart the vehicle; a passerby shouted that the vehicle was on fire. Upon exiting the vehicle the police were on the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was then towed to a local body shop to await a tow to my place of residence.”
NHTSA complaint #10949004, filed 2017-02, 52,613 miles“Purchased new 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe in august, 2014 with 8 miles on odometer. On december, 2014 the check engine light came on. I took it to dealer service center immediately. All tests came back-no cause found. Possible purge valve sticking. Mechanic sprayed lubricate. Engine light shut off. On february 17, 2016 engine light came on and interior beep sounded after starting vehicle. I called dealer service center for appointment. Vehicle has 2,200 miles. I repeat 2,200 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10836613, filed 2016-02, 2,200 miles“My 2014 Santa Fe sport has a strong gasoline odor in the cabin but it can also be smelled outside the car. The smell is the highest when the car is turned off and sits for a short time. The odor is so strong that the service tech had to get out of the car so the odor could dissipate. I have had it to the dealer twice to be looked at and they could not find an issue. They definitely could smell the odor when it was dropped off. They drove it for a short distance but I don't believe it was far enough for the problem to show up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170766, filed 2019-01, 39,500 miles“Car ceases to accelerate as you turn a corner; also sometimes as you accelerate from a stop even though the gas pedal is in the same position as when you started. It will then jump as though you had floored the pedal. The lack of acceleration nearly caused an accident recently when making a left turn; the car following me nearly rear-ended me after I first started to accelerate and then my car slowed when the acceleration stopped. When it all of a sudden kicked in , I nearly rea-rended the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10983925, filed 2017-05, 45,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 33 | 16% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 17 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 32 | 6% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 127 | 35% |
| 2008 | 273 | 50% |
| 2007 | 157 | 23% |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 10% |
| 2004 | 40 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE
274 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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