2014 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 679
- 332 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 274 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 37 injuries · 43 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#712
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
+411
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2012-2016
+375
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
40%
Engine: 274 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
- ENGINE 274
- STEERING 52
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
- POWER TRAIN 36
3 recalls on record for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 23V651000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 17V358000 · 2017 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged
- NHTSA 13V624000 · 2013 · TIRES:SIDEWALL The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air l
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA has 679 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (274 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (274), steering (52), electrical system (48), unknown or other (40). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.