Every 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V303000
Apr 28, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V303000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V520000
Aug 27, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Fix
- 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 Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303.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.
Full recall details for 20V520000 →Engine · NHTSA 18V934000
Dec 28, 2018Engine
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V934000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 17V358000
May 6, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V358000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V226000
Mar 31, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V226000 →
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, reporting 15 fires. Hyundai has issued at least 133 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine94
- Electrical System21
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
- Unknown Or Other16
- Power Train13
- Engine and Engine Cooling10
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (50)
- Equipment (39)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (31)
- Engine (17)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (12)
- Power Train (12)
Read Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Public reports · not verifiedWhat people reported
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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 and both occupants exited before the vehicle became fully engulfed.”
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTJul 28, 2026 · AK
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753388
Fire
“While driving west across [XXX] , towing a 5x8 enclosed trailer, there was a smell of burnt rubber and I pulled over to inspect for a busted tire. At no time were there indicator lights on the dash. Upon bringing the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road the cabin began to fill with smoke.”
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTApr 5, 2026 · KS
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729308
Fire
“What happened: While driving in Montana on September 21, 2025, the cabin suddenly filled with gasoline fumes and the accelerator pedal stopped responding. After pulling over, flames erupted from under the hood and the vehicle was completely destroyed within minutes.”
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTSep 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11690004
Fire
“The engine was replaced under a recall related to an engine knock code. About two weeks later, the vehicle lost all power while driving. The dealership confirmed a failure in the high-pressure fuel line and that the turbo had failed at the same time.”
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTApr 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11652815
Fire
“The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled independently. The vehicle was restarted and while the contact continued to drive, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood.”
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTJul 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11423263
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