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At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System module, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 149 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate what 2014 Santa Fe Sport owners report, and the pattern is consistent: oil consumption showing up well before scheduled changes, oil leaks requiring frequent top-offs, and the check engine light appearing alongside codes related to knock sensors, particularly the P1326 code, which owners report triggering warnings about engine damage. Several owners describe the engine losing power or stalling unexpectedly, sometimes accompanied by high RPM spikes before the car cuts out. A smaller cluster of brake complaints rounds out the picture, though those are reported at a much lower volume than engine issues. Isolated reports mention smoke entering the cabin from under the hood and door latch problems on the passenger side, but those don't represent a recurring theme across multiple complaints. The oil consumption and knock sensor warning combination is the clearest repeating pattern owners describe for this model year.
149
Total Complaints
14
Fire-Related
By System
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from brake fluid leaking inside the ABS module, which can cause an electrical short and ignite an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
The engine carries two separate concerns. Internal bearing wear can cause the engine to seize, raising the risk of a crash. There is also a fuel system issue affecting vehicles that previously had engine replacement work done: the high-pressure fuel pipe connecting to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged or improperly installed during that earlier repair, allowing fuel to leak and creating a fire risk near any ignition source. On the body side, the secondary hood latch cable can corrode and bind, leaving the secondary latch disengaged even when the hood appears closed. If the primary latch is then released, the hood can fly open unexpectedly while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System module, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse and inspect or replace the ABS module as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak into the Anti-lock Brake System module, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pipe connecting to the fuel pump may be damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued from a previous engine replacement, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary hood latch cable can corrode and stick, leaving the secondary hood latch unlatched even when the hood is closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary latch cable at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Manufacturing errors during engine production may cause engine bearings to wear prematurely, potentially leading to engine damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your engine and replace the engine short block if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.