Reliable Auto DB

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport holds 161 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Santa Fe Sport years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Engine, and Latch.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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Complaints

161

Per year

0

Recalls

5

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (93 of 161), then Electrical system (21) and Hydraulic brakes (17). Those filings include 15 that report a fire.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Santa Fe Sport has 198 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 82 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall Brake control module 2021-04-28 · NHTSA campaign 21V303000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Recall Brake control module 2020-08-27 · NHTSA campaign 20V520000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Recall Engine 2018-12-28 · NHTSA campaign 18V934000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, hood, latch 2017-06-05 · NHTSA campaign 17V358000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
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.
Recall Engine 2017-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 17V226000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Complaints by component (161 total)

Engine
93
Electrical system
21
Hydraulic brakes
17
Powertrain
13
Engine and engine cooling
10
Service brakes
9
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Speed control
7
Structure
7
Steering
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Air brakes
3
Lane departure
3
Air bags
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Seat belts
2
Suspension
2
Exterior lighting
1
Traction control
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

15

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

172017202018202019720201620212020228202362024292025182026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment with an abnormal burning odor entering the vehicle through…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 60 mph the vehicle began to shake violently, and the engine experienced a complete loss of automotive power, the service…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-14
  • "On June 20, 2026, while the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was being driven on Richardson Highway near Mile 155 in Alaska, smoke and flames developed from the engine compartment without any collision. The driver stopped…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-07-28
  • "*"I am filing a complaint against Hallmark Hyundai in [XXX] regarding an active safety recall on my vehicle's ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) module.My vehicle was brought to the dealership on XXX. As of today, XXX, the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-20
  • "Both front doors stopped opening cant get in the vehicle or out of the vehicle from the front doors. Both stopped working within two weeks. The locks unlock and lock but the doors will not open. Hyundai dealership wants…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

DM generation, 2013–2018
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30/5W-40 (2.0L turbo); 5W-20/5W-30 (2.4L) , 5.1 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R17, 235/60R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-520 covers certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles: brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short and an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. Dealers inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary. Owners are advised to park outside until the repair is complete. Recall 21V-303 is a related ABS module campaign for certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Recall 17V-358 covers certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles where the secondary hood latch cable may corrode and bind.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport holds 161 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Santa Fe Sport years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Engine, and Latch.

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (93 of 161), then Electrical system (21) and Hydraulic brakes (17). Those filings include 15 that report a fire.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Santa Fe Sport has 198 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 82 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

Owners have filed 161 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with NHTSA.

What oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.

What generation is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

DM generation (2013-2018) for the US years this site tracks.

What tire sizes does a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport use?

Common US sizes include 235/65R17 and 235/60R18 depending on trim.