HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Hyundai recalls 2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with potential engine seizing due to bearing wear. Owners must have engine inspected and repaired free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because engine bearing wear could cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their engine inspected and repaired by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249317-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249317-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V226000
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“Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2014 Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Seizing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249317-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #17V226000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V226000).
Why it’s dangerous
Bearing wear in the engine can cause the engine to seize, which may lead to a crash. This happens due to machining errors during engine manufacturing that cause premature bearing wear.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific engine issue are at higher risk of engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles with the engine model number starting with 'S' or 'T' as specified in the recall notice. The recall began in June 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-800-633-5151 to schedule an engine inspection and repair if needed.
Have Engine Inspected
Dealers will inspect the engine and replace the short block if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2014 Santa Fe Sport being recalled?
Machining errors during engine manufacturing may cause premature bearing wear, increasing the risk of engine seizure and crash.
Do I need to do anything right now?
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine for free. No immediate action is required beyond the recall process.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2014 Santa Fe Sport has the engine model number starting with 'S' or 'T' as specified in the recall notice.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V226000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 17V226000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V226000 (March 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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