Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 4.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
492Complaints
3Recalls
16Crashes
30Fires
20Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (55.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 4.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
274 · 55.7%
not available
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Steering
52 · 10.6%
not available
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Electrical System
48 · 9.8%
not available
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Power Train
36 · 7.3%
not available
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Service Brakes
32 · 6.5%
Recalled
Recall 23V651000
Vehicle Speed Control
27 · 5.5%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 492 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
What owners report
“VEHICLE STALLS WHILE SITTING IDLING WAITING AT STOP LIGHTS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE. ENGINE SHUTTERS WHILE IDLING AS WELL. VEHICLE LOSES ABILITY TO ACCELERATE…”NHTSA complaint 11032125 — filed 10/06/2017 · ENGINE
“WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP OR ROLLING STOP AND YOU PRESS HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE DOES NOT REV UP AND…”NHTSA complaint 11022326 — filed 09/08/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11000699 — filed 06/22/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 274 of 492 NHTSA complaints (55.7%), followed by steering (52), electrical system (48), unspecified/other issues (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE have?
492 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 30 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V358000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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