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2014 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

163 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

70,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data updated: . 100 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 94 of 163 complaints (57.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior4024.5%
Engine operation2616.0%
Electrical and battery issues127.4%
Steering behavior116.7%
Transmission and shifting53.1%
Fuel system concerns31.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
94
Electrical System
21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
16
Unknown Or Other
16
Power Train
13
Service Brakes
9
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
8
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine94
Electrical System21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
Unknown Or Other16
Power Train13
Service Brakes9
Engine And Engine Cooling8
Fuel/Propulsion System8

Engine: 94; Electrical System: 21; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 16; Unknown Or Other: 16; Power Train: 13; Service Brakes: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
12
25,000 to 49,999
16
50,000 to 74,999
26
75,000 to 99,999
22
100,000 to 149,999
19
150,000 and above
5
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00012
25,000 to 49,99916
50,000 to 74,99926
75,000 to 99,99922
100,000 to 149,99919
150,000 and above5

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 16; 50,000 to 74,999: 26; 75,000 to 99,999: 22; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 5

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 63 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2017
17
2018
20
2019
20
2020
7
2021
16
2022
20
2023
8
2024
6
2025
29
2026
20
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
201717
201820
201920
20207
202116
202220
20238
20246
202529
202620

2017: 17; 2018: 20; 2019: 20; 2020: 7; 2021: 16; 2022: 20; 2023: 8; 2024: 6; 2025: 29; 2026: 20

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 40 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 26 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10993788 · 2017-06-07 (June 7, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS (1. SHOCKLEY HONDA, 7400 SHOCKLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21704, [phone removed] AND 2. HERITAGE HONDA PARKVILLE, [phone re…

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Owner report 10994613 · 2017-06-13 (June 13, 2017)

WHEN TRADING IN MY VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP TAKING THE TRADE WOULD NOT GIVE ME THE FULL TRADE-IN VALUE BECAUSE OF THE OPEN RECALL.

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10994613 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10995289 · 2017-06-15 (June 15, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER JOHN ONEILL JOHNSON HYUNDAI MERIDIAN MISSISSIPPI WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVA…

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Owner report 10995811 · 2017-06-19 (June 19, 2017)

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995811 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11001329 · 2017-06-26 (June 26, 2017)

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001329 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11002528 · 2017-06-30 (June 30, 2017)

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Owner report 11003291 · 2017-07-06 (July 6, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE WISUP HYUNDAI DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Owner report 11006178 · 2017-07-18 (July 18, 2017)

THIS VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A PART OF A MAJOR RECALL WHICH WAS TO HAVE BEGAN IN MAY OF 2017. IT IS NOW JULY AND NOT A WORD FROM HYUNDAI OR THE DEALER. I THINK THEY ARE SOMEHOW HOPING THIS WILL GO AWAY, BUT REPLACING AN ENGINE IS A MAJOR ISSUE.

Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006178 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

17V226000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Reported: 2017-03-31 (March 31, 2017)

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.

Consequence: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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17V358000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Reported: 2017-06-05 (June 5, 2017)

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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
18V934000 · Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2018-12-28 (December 28, 2018)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

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20V520000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported: 2020-08-27 (August 27, 2020)

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.

Consequence: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

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.

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21V303000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported: 2021-04-28 (April 28, 2021)

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.

Consequence: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

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.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

163 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-03.

61.3%Usable mileage100 / 163 records
100.0%Valid incident date163 / 163 records
100.0%Valid filing date163 / 163 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates163 / 163 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201320142015201620172018
Engine
10954.8%
ODI 10994509

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION WEEKS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER (EBERSOLE HYUNDAI, 2101 CUMBERLAND ST, LEBANON, PA 17042, [phone removed]) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO INDICATE WHEN THE REMEDY AND PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE COMPLETED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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9457.7%
ODI 10993788

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS (1. SHOCKLEY HONDA, 7400 SHOCKLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21704, [phone removed] AND 2. HERITAGE HONDA PARKVILLE, [phone re…

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4150.0%
ODI 10993766 · 43,544 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE IN MOTION AFTER LEAVING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF HYUNDAI. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ADVISED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS PART OF A CONSUMPTION TEST. I WAS ADVISED TO COME IN EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS 1 QUART OF OIL LOW AND AFTER 4 TIMES HYUNDAI WOULD PROVIDE A NEW ENGINE. AFTER THE ENGINE SEIZED HYUNDAI DENIED THE CLAIM.

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4260.9%
ODI 11144982 · 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COASTAL HYUNDAI (915 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VIBRATION WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

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20458.0%
ODI 10979387 · 300 mi

MY NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS A HESITATION OR PAUSE PROBLEM. RANDOMLY THE ENGINE OR POWER TRAIN DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. IT IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN IT HAPPENS. IF YOU ARE ENTERING A HIGHWAY, SLOWING DOWN AND THEN RE ACCELERATING, ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN. THE CONDITION CAN LEAVE YOU IN A PANIC SITUATION WHEN THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE ACCELERATION KICKS IN. YOUR DRIVING TIMING CONFUSES OTHERS APPROACHING YOU. THE CONDITION HAPPENS GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. YOU COULD BE C…

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19661.1%
ODI 11052864 · 129 mi

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED MY SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T ULTIMATE 4 DAYS AGO AND WHILE DRIVING HOME TODAY FROM WORK TRAFFIC WAS A STOP AND GO. CAR DROVE FINE FOR ABOUT A MILE IN THIS TRAFFIC (I DRIVE A TOTAL OF 16 MILES A DAY TO AND FROM WORK), THEN I TRIED TO GO AFTER STOPPING AND THERE WAS A BIG HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR WENT TO 8 MPH THEN FELT AS IT HAD STALLED AND I ALMOST WAS HIT, THANKFULLY MY CAR STARTED GOING. IT DID THIS TWICE IN LESS THEN TEN MINUTES AND BOTH TIMES I WAS ALMOST HIT. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY DURING AFTER WORK 5:30 RUSH …

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3216.1%
ODI 11373495

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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169.8%
ODI 11375601

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED GREEN HYUNDAI (2955 US-93 S, KALISPELL, MT 59901, [phone removed]) HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ISSUE. VIN TOOL C…

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1518.3%
ODI 11366485

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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34.3%
ODI 11490364 · 63,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while she was driving at approximately 4 MPH, the ABS, Stabili-trak, battery, and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving normally. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact stated that after the tire pressure fell below 23 PSI, the warning lights would turn off. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had …

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4111.6%
ODI 11451522

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact was notified by a friend about NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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3510.9%
ODI 11451389

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact was informed by his friend of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer has not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Unknown Or Other
2211.1%
ODI 11035540 · 37,950 mi

MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T IS ON THE REXALLL LIST FOR ENGINE PROBLEMS; IT WAS AT DEALER LAST WEEK WHER THEY CHANGED OUT FUEL PUMP & SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED AN ISSUE W METAL DEBRIS IN OIL GOING TO ENGINE. HAD PROBLEMS LESS THAN 48 HOURS LATER; WAS TOLD I COULD BRING IT IN OR TAKE TO GET BATTERY TESTED. NOW, 48 HOURS AFTER THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I BELIEVE THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS THIS IS PART OF THE RECALL ON THIS MODEL. IT DOESN'T SOUND OR FEEL RIGHT COMPARED TO YOU HOW IT WAS DRIVING A MONTH AGO WHEN I PURCHASED US…

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169.8%
ODI 11040655 · 20,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL, I WAS FAILED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR MY HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. JUNE 5, 2017 WAS WHEN THEY HAD DETERMINED THE RECALL BUT NEVER NOTIFIED ME. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM A LAWYER ABOUT TAKATA HAVING A RECALL ON AIRBAGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK ANY RECALL INFORMATION ONLINE ON 10/27/17 AND FOUND THAT IT WAS NOT THE AIRBAG BUT IT WAS THE HOOD LATCH THAT IS BEING RECALLED. THE INFORMATION IS STATING THE HOOD LATCH WILL BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WILL DRIVING WHICH IS VERY HAZARDOUS CON…

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67.3%
ODI 11018865

WHEN I MAKE A TURN I CAN HEAR A CLICKING SOUND.

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1420.3%
ODI 11013096 · 38,000 mi

THE SUSPENSION IN MY CAR IS SO ROUGH RIDING THAT NO ONE WANTS TO RIDE IN THE CAR ANY MORE. WHEN I BRAKE, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS SUDDENLY, EVERYONE SLAMS OR JERKS FORWARD; WHEN I GO OVER SPEED BUMPS, EVEN GENTLY, EVERYONE JERKS AROUND. IT'S AWFUL.

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3610.2%
ODI 11021453 · 2,700 mi

BACKUP CAMERA GOES DARK DURING OPERATION, USUALLY RIGHT AFTER TURNING ON THE CAR. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE WHILE BACKING UP.

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3811.8%
ODI 11065540 · 2,180 mi

01/28/2018 - DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 79 NEAR EVANS CITY AT 7:30 AM, SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNROOF SHATTERED AND BLEW OUT OF THE CAR. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND AT THE TIME, NO ROCKS OR TREES HIT IT.

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Power Train
115.5%
ODI 11000469 · 30,000 mi

ON DEC 18TH DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD OUTSIDE OF GUNNISON, CO MY 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT WAS IN MOTION AND A CLICKING NOISE BEGAN IN ENGINE. AFTER ~1 HR AND AFTER CHECKING FLUID LEVELS A LOUD POP IN THE ENGINE CAUSED IT TO CEASE FUNCTIONING WHILE IN MOTION (~45-55 MPH) LEAVING MY STRANDED IN DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPERATURES THAT NIGHT. I WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE, WITH NO LOANER CARS AND A 6 WEEK WAIT ON A NEW ENGINE, WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM HYUNDAI WITH NO EXPLANATION OF WHAT HAPPENED TO THE E…

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138.0%
ODI 11002528 · 4,000 mi

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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56.1%
ODI 11063653 · 700,662 mi

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T 4CYL WJTH THE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED (2011-2014) ENGINE. THETA || GDI 2.0 WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY NORMAL ONE DAY NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED BESIDES MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT . I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON FLAT PAVED ROAD WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING/ TICKING NOISE VERY LOUDLY , THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON , I TURNED THE CAR AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME WHICH I WAS ONLY 4 MILES AWAY , THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER TO THE ENGINE AS I KEPT DRIVING TO MAKE IT HOME , I MADE IT TO THE…

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34.3%
ODI 11667111

I need to replace engine block assembly and the following codes P1326 C1207 C1210 C1211 C1206 C1208

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4011.4%
ODI 10979387 · 300 mi

MY NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS A HESITATION OR PAUSE PROBLEM. RANDOMLY THE ENGINE OR POWER TRAIN DOES NOT RESPOND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. IT IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN IT HAPPENS. IF YOU ARE ENTERING A HIGHWAY, SLOWING DOWN AND THEN RE ACCELERATING, ENTERING AN INTERSECTION FROM A STOP SIGN. THE CONDITION CAN LEAVE YOU IN A PANIC SITUATION WHEN THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE ACCELERATION KICKS IN. YOUR DRIVING TIMING CONFUSES OTHERS APPROACHING YOU. THE CONDITION HAPPENS GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. YOU COULD BE C…

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185.6%
ODI 11067331 · 75 mi

NEW CAR WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED 7 EPISODES DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, WHERE THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHEN TURNING ONTO A CITY STREET. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH BOTH RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS TO ENTER TRAFFIC FROM A STOP SIGN. IT IS JUST UNRESPONSIVE FOR 1-2 SECONDS THEN ENGAGES WITH A BIT OF A JERK. VERY FRIGHTENING! I'VE HAD A FEELING OF PANIC NOT KNOWING IF THE CAR WILL MOVE FORWARD AS TRAFFIC IS APPROACHING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CHECKED FOR DTCS AND COMPUTER UPDATES. SINCE THE PROBLEM IS UNPREDICTABLY INTERMI…

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Electrical System
157.5%
ODI 11092342 · 43,000 mi

WE TOOK OUR 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT VIN #[XXX] INTO SHAWNEE MISSION HYUNDAI ON APRIL 16TH, 2018, AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE WHILE WE WERE DRIVING IT, WE HAD PULLED OUT OF A PARK ON TO A STREET THAT IS HEAVILY TRAVELED AND IT MADE THE SHUT DOWN NOISE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLACK. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, BECAUSE I WASN'T SURE IF THE CARE WAS STILL RUNNING OR NOT. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF AND ON AND IT WAS STILL BLACK. THE CAR WAS LOCKED INTO THE PARK POSITION AND WE COULDN'T GET IT OUT. …

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2112.9%
ODI 11143007 · 50,000 mi

I HAD 2 ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE THAT THESE MIGHT BE A COMMON RECALL ISSUE. THE BACK UP CAMERA ON MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 SPORT STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY I COULD STILL DRIVE MY CAR BUT IT THE SCREEN TURNS BLUE WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. AND I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE I USED MY EMERGENCY BREAK IN MY CAR AND THE BREAKS JAMMED, I DID DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMPLETELY LOCKED UP IT WAS JAMMED AND IT CAUSED MY REAR BREAKS AND ROTORS TO GET SO HOT THAT THEY WERE SMOKING, AT THAT POINT I DID HAVE TO GET MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE I DODNT WANT …

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911.0%
ODI 11075363 · 38,667 mi

PUSH TO START DOES NOT WORK. BRAKE IS NOT REGISTERING

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57.2%
ODI 11355609 · 48,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY AT A PARKING LOT. CAR WAS JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED A MONTH PRIOR AT THE HYUNDAI DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND HAD NO PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. FROM THE INITIAL REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A MECHANICAL ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

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123.4%
ODI 10994424 · 120 mi

WITHIN DAYS OF TAKING DELIVERY, THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE 3-4 SECONDS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, AND WOULD NOT FULLY ACCELERATE UNTIL ALMOST 10 SECONDS LATER, CREATING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUES FOR TIMES WHEN SPEEDY ACCELERATION (AT INTERSECTIONS, CLOSE CALLS, ETC.) WAS PARAMOUNT. FROM THERE, THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GLITCHED OUT AND WOULD NOT TURN ON UNTIL I RESTARTED THE CAR, AND IT HAD ISSUES WITH VOICE COMMANDS INTERMITTENTLY, DEFEATING THE PURPOSE OF A HANDS-FREE DEVICE (ONCE AGAIN CREATING MORE SAFETY CONCERNS). MOST REGULARLY, THE VEHICLE WOUL…

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216.5%
ODI 11257938 · 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE CAMPUS POLICE PRIOR TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ARRIVAL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY. A CAMPUS POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WERE FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …

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Fuel/Propulsion System
94.5%
ODI 11006571 · 50,000 mi

THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN MY SANTE FE SPORT 2.0T. INVOICE NUMBER ' 359131 FIRST OCCURRED AT 47,031 MILES. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2017 I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WITH MY SON ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND MAKING A LOUD CLICKING TAPPING SOUND SLOWING ME DOWN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. I LOST POWER IN MY STEERING, VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MANEUVER. HYUNDAI ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM RETURNED MY VEHICLE AND CHARGED ME PARTIALLY FOR REPAIR. MADE CONTACT W…

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84.9%
ODI 10995811 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

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33.7%
ODI 11084915 · 40,300 mi

I ACTUALLY HAVE TWO SEPARATE PROBLEMS WITH MY HYUNDAI. 1)MY CAR LURCHES WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS IF I'VE HAD TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. I WAS CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS BEHIND SOMEONE WHO SLOWED WAY DOWN. THEY FINALLY GOT OVER THE TRACKS AND SPED BACK UP, I ALSO STEPPED ON THE GAS TO GO JUST AS THE RR CROSSING ARMS STARTED TO FLASH & COME DOWN, THERE WAS A TRAIN COMING. MY CAR HESITATED AND LURCHED WHICH GAVE ME A BIT OF A FRIGHT, SINCE THERE WAS A TRAIN COMING THREE BLOCKS AWAY. I MADE IT ACROSS THE TRACKS WITH TIME TO SPARE, BUT HAVE ALSO HAD THIS H…

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34.3%
ODI 11512981

This Hyundai had the motor replaced with a Hyundai recall... they did not replace the one-time use fuel line that HAS to be replaced when removed. Started leaking fuel out of that line. while I was driving the fuel from the line caught the exhaust on fire and within seconds had flames engulf the car.

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267.4%
ODI 11034102 · 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AND A STOP LIGHT, IT SHOOK AND VIBRATED SEVERELY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH, THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE FULL AT 381 GALLONS AND WOULD DECREASE TO 360 GALLONS. THE DEALER (PANTILI HYUNDAI, 720 OAKVALE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE VEHI…

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3310.3%
ODI 11098268 · 5,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND TESTING SHOWS 3RD CYLINDER HAS AS FUEL-OXYGEN IMBALANCE. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. LIGHT WENT OFF THE 2ND TIME. BRAND NEW CAR. IT HAPPENED AT 2,500 AND 5,000 MILES. HAD IT CHECKED BY HYUNDAI THE FIRST TIME AND THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, CHALKING IT UP TO A MALFUNCTION. SOMEONE TOLD ME IT COULD BE A BAD FUEL INJECTOR; BAD SENSOR; OR A MISCALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE/FUEL INJECTOR

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Service Brakes
94.5%
ODI 11101480 · 69,000 mi

SUV STALLED OUT ON EXPRESSWAY AT 50MPH. THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD TAPPING NOISE THEN ENGLINE AND OIL LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. I COASTED DOWN THE EXIT RAMP NEARLY BEING HIT BY MERGING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND COSTED TO STOP SIGN. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO NEXT BLOCK TO MY HOME BY PLACING CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTING . THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT SOUNDS LIKE A WOODPECKER TAPPING ON WOOD. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND AWAITING WARRANTY REPAIR.AUTHORIZATION. THIS EVENT MIRROR THE RECALL ISSUED BY HYUNDAI AND NHTSA#17V-226. I TOOK TH…

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95.5%
ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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78.5%
ODI 11075363 · 38,667 mi

PUSH TO START DOES NOT WORK. BRAKE IS NOT REGISTERING

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34.3%
ODI 11656374 · 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the engine and oil lights illuminated whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cause of the failure was due to the engine. The dealer informed the contact that the pistons were not covered, and the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The dealer instructed the contact to continue to drive for 1,000 miles and come back to the dealer for an evaluation. The vehicle was not repai…

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133.7%
ODI 11030080 · 4,475 mi

THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT . THEY JAMMED IN THE DOORS AND HAVE RIPPED THE RUBBERS ON THE DOORS AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. . ALSO IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. SUSPENSION IS LOUSY AND IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO SUSPENSION. I WAS TOLD BY HYUNDAI'S ZONE REP RANDY [phone removed] ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 2017 THREE MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS SITUATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED. MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER FEELS FOR $250 A MONTH THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS AND I SHOULD ACCEPT THE…

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134.0%
ODI 11219391 · 125 mi

I RENTED THE VEHICLE FROM ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR ON MAY 28. IT SEEMED TO RUN FINE THEN AND ON THE MORNING OF MAY 29. BUT ABOUT 3.45P.M. I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS IN ARCADIA TO MY DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT WHEN I SAW A CAR AHEAD OF ME SUDDENLY PUT ON ITS BRAKE LIGHTS. I PRESSED MY BRAKES, BUT MY CAR DID NOT SLOW. I HAD TO SWERVE AROUND THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE BRAKES STARTED WORKING AGAIN. AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT, I MADE A LEFT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR. AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT, I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT BEHIND THE CAR AHEAD O…

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Engine And Engine Cooling
94.5%
ODI 11012644 · 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 74 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED STEADILY TOWARDS TO 'H' ZONE, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY HOT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING TO REPLENISH THE COOLANT SYSTEM. AUTONATION HYUNDAI IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION WOULD HAVE TO OCCUR IN TERMS OF RE…

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84.9%
ODI 11456355 · 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his home and then towed to the dealer where he was informed that either the starter had failed or the engine had failed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and E…

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56.1%
ODI 11509664 · 104,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. After replacing the engine, each time the vehicle was in for routine service the mechanic noted that the engine coolant was low. Later while driving there was a loud popping noise coming from the engine compartment before the engine was engulfed in flames. During the failure, the vehicle…

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34.3%
ODI 11583024 · 141,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who determined that premature bearing wear had resulted in damage to the engine. The contact was inform…

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154.3%
ODI 11445140

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk without warning as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. A week later, the contact was called and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V578000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified o…

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103.1%
ODI 11475960 · 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a scraping and clicking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and coasted off the highway. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V578000 (En…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine45,000–90,000 mi70,000 mi61
ODI 10994613 · 21,000 mi

WHEN TRADING IN MY VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP TAKING THE TRADE WOULD NOT GIVE ME THE FULL TRADE-IN VALUE BECAUSE OF THE OPEN RECALL.

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ODI 10995811 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

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ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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Electrical System41,000–78,000 mi50,000 mi9
ODI 11143007 · 50,000 mi

I HAD 2 ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE THAT THESE MIGHT BE A COMMON RECALL ISSUE. THE BACK UP CAMERA ON MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 SPORT STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY I COULD STILL DRIVE MY CAR BUT IT THE SCREEN TURNS BLUE WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. AND I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE I USED MY EMERGENCY BREAK IN MY CAR AND THE BREAKS JAMMED, I DID DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMPLETELY LOCKED UP IT WAS JAMMED AND IT CAUSED MY REAR BREAKS AND ROTORS TO GET SO HOT THAT THEY WERE SMOKING, AT THAT POINT I DID HAVE TO GET MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE I DODNT WANT …

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ODI 11163149 · 35,000 mi

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT- BRAKE LIGHT/ ABS LIGHT/ HILL DESCENT CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON IN VEHICLE AND AFTER A DAY OR TWO NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS ASKED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. THE NEXT DAY A TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT TURNED ON ALONG WITH A STEERING WHEEL WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AT THIS TIME. DROVE MYSELF HOME AND AFTER PARKING I TURNED VEHICLE OFF BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE HUMMING NOISES LIKE SOMETHING WAS STILL RUNNING. RESTARTED CAR AND THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE AG…

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ODI 11174728 · 44,000 mi

ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE AT AN OFFICE LOCATION, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I COULD SEE THE FIRE BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE BODY; SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE HOOD. WE PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WE COULD SEE DAMAGED WIRES. I HAD NOTICED WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DISPLAY PANEL WHEN I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE TO START DRIVING. I CALLED CLAY COOLEY HYUNDAI OF ROCKWALL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE MESSAGES: BEEPING FOLLOWED BY FLASHING MESSAGES ABOUT ABS, ESC, & DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL; PLUS DOWN BELO…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic60,000–93,000 mi72,000 mi5
ODI 11377476 · 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI BRUNSWICK (5400 ALTAMA AVE #2, BRUNSWICK, GA 31525) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THAT WHITE SMOKE ALSO EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIF…

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ODI 11378351 · 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT PEARSON HYUNDAI (9530 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235) AND WEST BROAD HYUNDAI (8903 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23294) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERS AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT TH…

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ODI 11422951 · 72,000 mi

The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was powered off, the vehicle had burst into flames. The fire marshals were called and the fire was extinguished. No one was injured and the vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that their vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

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Unknown Or Other28,250–75,000 mi44,000 mi7
ODI 11040655 · 20,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL, I WAS FAILED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE FOR MY HOOD LATCH BEING DEFECTIVE. JUNE 5, 2017 WAS WHEN THEY HAD DETERMINED THE RECALL BUT NEVER NOTIFIED ME. I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM A LAWYER ABOUT TAKATA HAVING A RECALL ON AIRBAGS, SO I DECIDED TO CHECK ANY RECALL INFORMATION ONLINE ON 10/27/17 AND FOUND THAT IT WAS NOT THE AIRBAG BUT IT WAS THE HOOD LATCH THAT IS BEING RECALLED. THE INFORMATION IS STATING THE HOOD LATCH WILL BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WILL DRIVING WHICH IS VERY HAZARDOUS CON…

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ODI 11092317 · 16,400 mi

CAR ALARM SYSTEM REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY GOES OFF WHILE STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT PROVOCATION OR INTERFERENCE OF ANY TYPE. REASON(S) UNKNOWN TO MECHANICS.

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ODI 11093478 · 36,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR AND NOTICED THE BACK PASSANGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE LEFT SIDE OPENS FROM THE INSIDE BUT NOT THE RIGHT SIDE. I WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE IT TO A HYUNDAI DEALER TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP. HAVEN'T DONE SO YET, BUT WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU COULD HELP FIRST WITH INSTRUCTIONS. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION AND MOTOR WAS TURNED OFF.

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Power Train20,925–67,750 mi37,450 mi8
ODI 11002528 · 4,000 mi

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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ODI 11030404 · 52,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE ENGINE RECALL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER WITHOUT NOTICE. ALTHOUGH, THE TACHOMETER READS 7000 RPM, THE SPEED IS 20 MPH WITH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE AND HAS HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WITH CARS SPEEDING BUY! WE HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF AND THEN RESTART. THEN IT WILL BE FINE TIL NEXT THE NEXT TIME. THE LOCAL H…

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ODI 11056355 · 22,900 mi

ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE CLICKS AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY. HAD TO BE STOPPED, PARKED BEFORE I REGAINED ENGINE POWER. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 22,800 MILES. HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE WAY TO DEALER AND WITH DEALER SERVICE STAFF. DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE TURBO ASSEMBLY THAT WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER I PICKED THE CAR FROM THE SHOP, I NOTICED SAME CLICKING NOISE AGAIN AND CAR ALSO ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHEN MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BREAK. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR RETURNED TO THE SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS DAMAGE …

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range47,815 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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ODI 11143007 · 50,000 mi

I HAD 2 ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE THAT THESE MIGHT BE A COMMON RECALL ISSUE. THE BACK UP CAMERA ON MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 SPORT STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY I COULD STILL DRIVE MY CAR BUT IT THE SCREEN TURNS BLUE WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. AND I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE I USED MY EMERGENCY BREAK IN MY CAR AND THE BREAKS JAMMED, I DID DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMPLETELY LOCKED UP IT WAS JAMMED AND IT CAUSED MY REAR BREAKS AND ROTORS TO GET SO HOT THAT THEY WERE SMOKING, AT THAT POINT I DID HAVE TO GET MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE I DODNT WANT …

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ODI 11231079 · 45,630 mi

ABS LIGHT ON, CAR WON'T SHIFT INTO GEAR, SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE DAY BEFORE, MISC LIGHTS LIT UP ON DASH. PER DEALER NEEDS BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

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Engine And Engine Cooling118,500–141,750 mi128,789 mi8
ODI 11456355 · 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his home and then towed to the dealer where he was informed that either the starter had failed or the engine had failed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and E…

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ODI 11476851 · 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that several fluids were low. The mechanic replaced the fuel injector and other unknown engine parts; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, white smoke was coming from the engine. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it rema…

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ODI 11527033 · 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range76,910 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10995811 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

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ODI 11105401 · 55,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 15 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY, WE DROVE ON RESIDENTIAL STREET FOR ABOUT 1.5 MILES. AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING STRUCTURE THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. I GLIDED THE VEHICLE TO A RED ZONE NO PARKING AREA ON THE STREET AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES QUICKLY APPEARED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES SHOOTING 4-6 FEET HIGH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SPRAYED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITH A FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. THEN THEY CUT THE…

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

7 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-011None
ODI 11639607 · 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ring around the engine needed to be replaced. There was an excessive amount of oil leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted by mail and phone, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was a…

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-031None
ODI 11651548

Car hesitates, lagging at stop lights/slow traffic has completely shutdown while moving in traffic. Several episodes include complete shut down unable to crank following a stop multiple times in last 7 months. 2 Hyundai Dealerships have not been able to duplicate or repair specific issues or stop from occurring. Other repairs were attempted by Dealerships in efforts to correct problems. Car has been towed 5 times under extended warranty.75K- 83K miles. Battery discharge warning still appears even after new battery, plus other engine parts were …

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2025-043None
ODI 11652815

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. The same visit revealed oil leaks, and shortly after, the vehicle began emitting white and black smoke. Their technician stated the failures were due to “consequential damage from engine failure.” The problems have continued to return, and I’ve been told the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Hyundai is …

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ODI 11656372

Parts of the ABS system under the hood burned, while the vehicle was parked in my garage, affecting electrical and other parts. I found information online about a recall for this same problem. I have never received a notification of this recall before. I went that same day [XXX] to my local dealer. They gave me an appointment for service for the next day and left the vehicle with them on 04/03/2025. I called the dealer after one week and they told me they already verified the vehicle and notified Hyundai company and are waiting for them to app…

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ODI 11657371

I own a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T which has had door latch issues.  Recently, the front passenger side door latch needed to be fully replaced due to a failure which caused the door to be loose latching and the latch sensor always showing open.  I paid out-out-pocked for this repair as the Hyundai dealership said there are models which this exact issue was identified, but they said the parts extension had not been placed for my exact vehicle.  They were also confused as to why this was not being covered as they see so many of these same r…

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2025-052None
ODI 11659640

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious engine defect in my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, which suffered rod bearing failure and now requires a full engine replacement at a cost of approximately $8,600. This failure occurred on April 13, 2025, despite regular oil changes and proper maintenance throughout my 1 year and 7 months of ownership. According to my certified mechanic, the vehicle was evaluated using Hyundai’s own rod bearing clearance test protocol, which it failed. The results were submitted to Hyundai by the repair shop, but the …

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ODI 11663274

Engine is burning oil at a rapid rate. Completed oil change on 12/6/2024 at 94380 miles. On [XXX] check engine light came on at 96684 miles. Dipstix Oil Change checked oil level and level was at least 2 quarts low. Dipstix Oil Change filled oil reservoir. On [XXX], check engine light came back on. SUV was taken to AutoZone and computer said light was due to bad oxygen sensor. Deal's Auto changed oxygen sensor for $557 on 2/24/2025 at 96708 miles. On [XXX], check engine light came back on and engine had a knocking noise. Vehicle was tow…

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2025-062None
ODI 11666989

Engine seized

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ODI 11668193

I was on an expressway with 70 mph speeds and could only drive at 55 mph. A flashing motor light came on and then a thunking/clicking sound. It would not accelerate and also lunging. Towed to an independent mechanic close to where I was who confirmed blown engine. Having towed to Hyundai dealership.

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2025-077None
ODI 11671456

My 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo suffered a complete engine seizure while driving due to a blown head gasket, which caused all coolant to leak out. The engine locked up suddenly while my daughter was operating the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. She was fortunate to pull over safely, but this type of failure could have resulted in a crash. I was forced to pay over $9,000 for a full engine replacement. This engine is the Theta II 2.0L Turbo GDI, which is part of multiple class action lawsuits and safety recalls due to engine …

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ODI 11672322

Seat belt has been fraying for years and has not return to original position on the I-beam when not being used. Repair shops say it’s normal for vehicle.

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ODI 11673859

On June 22 2025 while driving on Interstate 17, the vehicle engine started to lose power and the engine light started to flash on and off. Pulled over and the vehicle stalled and was not able to turn on again. The vehicle is available for inspection. Safety was a concern as we had to change over 3 lanes as we were losing power. The problem has been confirm that the engine has failed and they are numerous TSBs out for engine failure on the Theta II engines, vehicle also qualifies for 15yr/150K engine warranty. The vehicle engine is branded which…

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2025-083None
ODI 11678287

Vehicle is only 10 years old and barely has 120k miles on it. Consistent maintenance and oil changes are done. My son was driving on the highway and the vehicle died suddenly and coasted to the side of the road. We had it towed to a repair shop and after some testing they said the engine has seized up. Most likely related to the common rod bearing issue with these motors, but this is not on the recall for some reason. This should not happen on a car with so low miles and use! Luckily my son was safe and not in an accident when this happened.

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ODI 11680267

My 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport suffered a blown head gasket that required me to pay $9,000 for a full engine replacement. Hyundai is aware of ongoing problems with their 2.0 turbo motors, but the recall only covers the rod bearing failure/knock sensor issue. Many owners, including myself, are experiencing blown head gaskets, and several believe this failure is directly related to the same underlying engine defect. This is not an isolated case, numerous complaints online and in owner forums describe the same problem. Despite the high repair cost…

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ODI 11681720

Loud knocking sound. Vehicle in Limp Mode. Blinking CEL - Error code P1326 VIN - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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2025-094None
ODI 11685388

My drivers side door opened while driving. The latch wouldn’t allow me to close my door.

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ODI 11685409

While driving on a steep, narrow grade with no safe shoulder, my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport suddenly lost all forward power. The engine would rev but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was left stranded in traffic, with cars behind me and nowhere safe to pull off, creating an immediate risk of being rear-ended or rolling back into other vehicles. I had to call for a tow to avoid a serious crash. The vehicle was marked as having all recall campaigns completed, including the rod bearing inspection and knock sensor update, which were supposed to…

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ODI 11686428

Owner: [XXX] VIN: [XXX] Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport My daughter purchased this vehicle in April 2025 from a licensed Chrysler dealership. On [XXX], the engine suddenly seized while driving, without warning, and would not restart. This VIN was part of Recall 17V-226 (Hyundai Campaign 162). Dealer records show the recall was closed with inspection only (“engine inspection, oil, dipstick”), not an engine replacement. The failure matches the defect description of the recall (bearing wear from restricted oil flow). Hyundai is refusing…

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2025-101None
ODI 11691473

The stationary glass that is in front of the panoramic sunroof shattered for no reason. I found that this has happened to many other people's vehicle like mine. In several incidents, the glass chips fell on passengers in the car when they opened the sunroof. I had a glass repair shop look at it. It will cost $400.00 out of pocket and I don't really want to file a claim to insurance. Can you offer any help?

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2025-113None
ODI 11697538

I purchased this vehicle in November 2022. Hyundai and all affiliates were well aware of the engine recall. I was NEVER informed of the recall, if I was, logically I never would have purchased it. This is fraud by Toyota South in Richmond Kentucky. 6 months or so after purchasing, I began noticing the oil loss, without any oil on the ground where I park the vehicle. I researched and found the recall. I fought with the dealership and Hyundai corporate for 4 months before they said they would replace the engine with a new engine, I was told thi…

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ODI 11698795

Gas is purging from the top of the fuel pump

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ODI 11699093

I dont know the exact component that's failed, but it is consuming way too much oil, i have to put a quart in just about everytime i drive it. When i took it the dealership to find out if it was leaking, or burning oil, they literally charged me 200 to tell me it was either leaking oil or burning it. I personally think it is burning vs leaking, because there isnt oil in my drive way. I then spoke to some one on their YouTube channel that told me to call and tell them my story and they should help me out. I did that but no one ever contacte…

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2025-122None
ODI 11706191

Engine seized while driving. Recall-covered failure mode. Hyundai denial despite recall. Screenshots showed recall with VIN for engine recall and suddenly removed by Hyundai next day.

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ODI 11706822 · 167,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact stopped at a gas station. The contact filled up the fuel tank and checked the coolant reservoir. When the contact restarted the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH without shaking or vibrating. The check engine…

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2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-031None
ODI 11721227

Knock sensor p1326 service code engine light on

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2026-043None
ODI 11728573

The passenger-side doors do not latch properly and may open after closing. This creates a safety risk while driving. The issue occurs continually and has worsened over time. Vehicle has approximately 106,265 miles. this causes the auto door locks no to work.

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ODI 11729308

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. I popped the hood of the car with the intention of looking to see what was occurring. Exiting the vehicle and coming around to the front there were already flames coming out from under the hood. Within 10 minutes the car and trailer were engulfed in flam…

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ODI 11730941

Failure consistent with known recall defect (NHTSA Recall 17V226) involving premature bearing wear resulting in engine seizure and sudden loss of power while driving.

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2026-053None
ODI 11737489

Car randomly dies. Constantly needing oil due to it leaking. Check engine light on

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ODI 11738419

As I would be driving down the road, most of the time when getting up to speeds of either 25-30mph or 55-60mph is when the dash board lights up check BSD detection system failure, then it will rev out rpm’s to 5,000-6,000 then lose power to accelerator. I also notice on the dash board where the panel for your selected gear displays is blank and doesn’t show whether you are in park,drive neutral, ECT. After this occurs I can not drive it any longer until I safely stop the car (most of the time on a busy highway or country road Highway where once…

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ODI 11738905

Engine code p1326. The engine went into limp mode it was only able to drive about 15 miles then check engine light came popped on and the vehicle stopped and I had the get the vehicle towed. Yes Route 60 of Hyundai in Vero Beach was aware of the issue and also I took the vehicle to Hyundai in Fort pierce where they also was well aware of the engine issue. When I received a recall letter in the mail and brought my vehicle into Route 60 Hyundai of Vero Beach. My vehicle was also apart of the Theta 2 issue class act litigation.

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2026-063None
ODI 11746004

The engine failed completely and is currently available for inspection at my residence. While traveling on a family vacation at highway speeds, the engine suffered a catastrophic connecting-rod bearing failure and seized. This caused an immediate loss of motive power, braking assistance, and steering control, nearly resulting in a fatal multi-car collision with my child in the vehicle. Warning lights illuminated on the dashboard during the failure as a sudden metallic knocking sound occurred and the engine died. The vehicle became completely di…

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ODI 11746439

: "Vehicle is currently grounded at Rowe Hyundai Westbrook in Westbrook, Maine. Dealer confirms HECU has an active electrical short matching Recall 205 (Campaign 21V303000) but refuses to replace the safety defect because it lacks an external fluid leak. The vehicle is unsafe to drive due to fire risk and brake hazard, and the manufacturer's agent is refusing the federal remedy."

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ODI 11746944

ID # 11746004. I accidentally entered the wrong incident date on my original submission. The correct date of the incident is June 17, 2026. Please update my file to reflect this correct timeline.

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2026-076None
ODI 11748225

On March 20, 2026, while driving, my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (VIN: [XXX]) equipped with a Theta II 2.4L GDI engine, the car experienced a catastrophic, sudden loss of motive power. The engine suffered a total mechanical failure/seizure, creating an immediate highway safety hazard. This vehicle is part of the "In re: Hyundai and Kia Engine Litigation II" settlement population due to known factory manufacturing defects where residual metal debris blocks oil flow to the connecting rod bearings. Hyundai Corporate has issued a blanket refusal to…

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ODI 11749195

I am reporting a severe safety failure on my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that perfectly matches the safety defect described in Recall 21V-303 / Campaign 205. This happened even though I had the dealer perform the official recall fuse fix back in 2024. The problem started after I left the car parked for about 3 to 4 hours. When I came back, I heard a motor (not the motor) loudly running under the hood even though the ignition was completely off. It stayed on even after starting and turning the car off. The battery in the vehicle had drained so …

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ODI 11750844 · 120,577 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started to lose power while depressing the accelerator pedal, with black smoke coming from the engine compartment. The oil, check engine, and battery warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and discovered black smoke coming from under the hood. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the engine was replaced. Two weeks after the replacement, the starter f…

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2026-081None
ODI 11757038 · 89,687 mi

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 vehicle soon, ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered off an exit into the parking lot of an AutoZone where a diagnostic scanner displayed the code "P0302". The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the exhaust valve on cylinder two had …

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2026-093None
ODI 11765036 · 157,596 mi

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 the A/C vents. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that her father performed most of the maintenance on the…

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ODI 11767395

I am reporting what I believe may be a safety-related defect involving the driver's door latch/lock actuator assembly in my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, VIN [XXX]. The driver's door latch failed while the door was in the closed position. As a result of the failure, the driver's door could not be opened using either the interior door handle or the exterior door handle. The door remained mechanically stuck in the closed position. This was not simply a power door lock that failed to electronically lock or unlock. The failure prevented the driver's…

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ODI 11767435

1. 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Theta 2 Engine Failure It was available for inspection upon request at local dealer and service After engine failedXXX abruptly while driving, it was towed to the service for inspection. 2. The Theta 2 engine in countless 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe models has been a safety risk for all citizens on the roads. This has been an unannounced recall failure due to manufacture shards of metal found within the engine, causing vehicle damage and failure. My car stopped abruptly on the road. I have maintained it through due…

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2026-10 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 272 reports

2017: 72 complaints · 2018: 41 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2017355972
2018173341
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
201734705
201831704

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngineElectrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicUnknown Or OtherPower TrainService BrakesEngine And Engine CoolingFuel/Propulsion System
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ODI 11163149 · 35,000 mi

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT- BRAKE LIGHT/ ABS LIGHT/ HILL DESCENT CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON IN VEHICLE AND AFTER A DAY OR TWO NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS ASKED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. THE NEXT DAY A TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT TURNED ON ALONG WITH A STEERING WHEEL WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AT THIS TIME. DROVE MYSELF HOME AND AFTER PARKING I TURNED VEHICLE OFF BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE HUMMING NOISES LIKE SOMETHING WAS STILL RUNNING. RESTARTED CAR AND THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE AG…

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ODI 11229823 · 78,000 mi

ON JULY 5, 2019, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE IN MOTION IN CITY DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE CAR: IT DID NOT RESTART, NO CRANKING OF THE STARTER. I THEN PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON: NO RESPONSE. THERE WAS NO ELECTRIC POWER, I.E., NO LIGHTS, NO RADIO, NO A/C, NO STEERING, ETC. AFTER 2 MINUTES, I RE-ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT DID NOT START, NO CRANKING. THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON THEN WORKED. ELECTRICITY CAME BACK ON. AAA CAME AND JUMPED THE BATTERY, BUT CAR NO START. CAR WENT TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. SERV…

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ODI 11375881 · 120,000 mi

HAVING NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE IN OVER 24 HOURS, WE WERE WOKEN UP TO AN EXPLOSION AND THE ENTIRE HOOD UP IN FLAMES IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 445 IN THE MORNING AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO COME EXTINGUISH IT.

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ODI 11164438 · 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED A RATTLING/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE KEPT GETTING LOUDER, SPECIFICALLY AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE, WITH NO INCREASE IN SPEED & EVEN A DECREASE IN SPEED. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. AS I NOTICED THE KNOCKING NOISE GETTING LOUDER, I TAPPED THE BRAKES & THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DRAMATICALLY DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. I TRIED TO SPEED THE VEHICLE UP & THE RPMS INCRE…

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ODI 11685409

While driving on a steep, narrow grade with no safe shoulder, my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport suddenly lost all forward power. The engine would rev but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was left stranded in traffic, with cars behind me and nowhere safe to pull off, creating an immediate risk of being rear-ended or rolling back into other vehicles. I had to call for a tow to avoid a serious crash. The vehicle was marked as having all recall campaigns completed, including the rod bearing inspection and knock sensor update, which were supposed to…

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ODI 11730941

Failure consistent with known recall defect (NHTSA Recall 17V226) involving premature bearing wear resulting in engine seizure and sudden loss of power while driving.

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ODI 11002528 · 4,000 mi

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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ODI 11030404 · 52,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE ENGINE RECALL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER WITHOUT NOTICE. ALTHOUGH, THE TACHOMETER READS 7000 RPM, THE SPEED IS 20 MPH WITH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE AND HAS HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WITH CARS SPEEDING BUY! WE HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF AND THEN RESTART. THEN IT WILL BE FINE TIL NEXT THE NEXT TIME. THE LOCAL H…

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ODI 11056355 · 22,900 mi

ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE CLICKS AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY. HAD TO BE STOPPED, PARKED BEFORE I REGAINED ENGINE POWER. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 22,800 MILES. HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE WAY TO DEALER AND WITH DEALER SERVICE STAFF. DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE TURBO ASSEMBLY THAT WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER I PICKED THE CAR FROM THE SHOP, I NOTICED SAME CLICKING NOISE AGAIN AND CAR ALSO ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHEN MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BREAK. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR RETURNED TO THE SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS DAMAGE …

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ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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ODI 11753388

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. The fire created an immediate risk of serious injury or death and blocked the northbound lane. There were no known prior drivability problems, warning lamps, or other symptoms before the incident. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN. Potential areas requiring in…

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ODI 10995811 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

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ODI 11105401 · 55,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 15 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY, WE DROVE ON RESIDENTIAL STREET FOR ABOUT 1.5 MILES. AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING STRUCTURE THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. I GLIDED THE VEHICLE TO A RED ZONE NO PARKING AREA ON THE STREET AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES QUICKLY APPEARED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES SHOOTING 4-6 FEET HIGH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SPRAYED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITH A FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. THEN THEY CUT THE…

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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Electrical System
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ODI 11163149 · 35,000 mi

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT- BRAKE LIGHT/ ABS LIGHT/ HILL DESCENT CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON IN VEHICLE AND AFTER A DAY OR TWO NEVER TURNED OFF. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS ASKED TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. THE NEXT DAY A TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT TURNED ON ALONG WITH A STEERING WHEEL WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AT THIS TIME. DROVE MYSELF HOME AND AFTER PARKING I TURNED VEHICLE OFF BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE HUMMING NOISES LIKE SOMETHING WAS STILL RUNNING. RESTARTED CAR AND THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE AG…

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ODI 11229823 · 78,000 mi

ON JULY 5, 2019, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE IN MOTION IN CITY DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE CAR: IT DID NOT RESTART, NO CRANKING OF THE STARTER. I THEN PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON: NO RESPONSE. THERE WAS NO ELECTRIC POWER, I.E., NO LIGHTS, NO RADIO, NO A/C, NO STEERING, ETC. AFTER 2 MINUTES, I RE-ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT DID NOT START, NO CRANKING. THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON THEN WORKED. ELECTRICITY CAME BACK ON. AAA CAME AND JUMPED THE BATTERY, BUT CAR NO START. CAR WENT TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. SERV…

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ODI 11375881 · 120,000 mi

HAVING NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE IN OVER 24 HOURS, WE WERE WOKEN UP TO AN EXPLOSION AND THE ENTIRE HOOD UP IN FLAMES IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS HAPPENED AT ABOUT 445 IN THE MORNING AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO COME EXTINGUISH IT.

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ODI 11378351 · 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT PEARSON HYUNDAI (9530 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235) AND WEST BROAD HYUNDAI (8903 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23294) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERS AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT TH…

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ODI 11174728 · 44,000 mi

ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE AT AN OFFICE LOCATION, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I COULD SEE THE FIRE BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE BODY; SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE HOOD. WE PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WE COULD SEE DAMAGED WIRES. I HAD NOTICED WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DISPLAY PANEL WHEN I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE TO START DRIVING. I CALLED CLAY COOLEY HYUNDAI OF ROCKWALL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE MESSAGES: BEEPING FOLLOWED BY FLASHING MESSAGES ABOUT ABS, ESC, & DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL; PLUS DOWN BELO…

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ODI 11728573

The passenger-side doors do not latch properly and may open after closing. This creates a safety risk while driving. The issue occurs continually and has worsened over time. Vehicle has approximately 106,265 miles. this causes the auto door locks no to work.

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ODI 11738419

As I would be driving down the road, most of the time when getting up to speeds of either 25-30mph or 55-60mph is when the dash board lights up check BSD detection system failure, then it will rev out rpm’s to 5,000-6,000 then lose power to accelerator. I also notice on the dash board where the panel for your selected gear displays is blank and doesn’t show whether you are in park,drive neutral, ECT. After this occurs I can not drive it any longer until I safely stop the car (most of the time on a busy highway or country road Highway where once…

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ODI 11738905

Engine code p1326. The engine went into limp mode it was only able to drive about 15 miles then check engine light came popped on and the vehicle stopped and I had the get the vehicle towed. Yes Route 60 of Hyundai in Vero Beach was aware of the issue and also I took the vehicle to Hyundai in Fort pierce where they also was well aware of the engine issue. When I received a recall letter in the mail and brought my vehicle into Route 60 Hyundai of Vero Beach. My vehicle was also apart of the Theta 2 issue class act litigation.

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ODI 11143007 · 50,000 mi

I HAD 2 ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE THAT THESE MIGHT BE A COMMON RECALL ISSUE. THE BACK UP CAMERA ON MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 SPORT STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY I COULD STILL DRIVE MY CAR BUT IT THE SCREEN TURNS BLUE WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. AND I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE I USED MY EMERGENCY BREAK IN MY CAR AND THE BREAKS JAMMED, I DID DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMPLETELY LOCKED UP IT WAS JAMMED AND IT CAUSED MY REAR BREAKS AND ROTORS TO GET SO HOT THAT THEY WERE SMOKING, AT THAT POINT I DID HAVE TO GET MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE I DODNT WANT …

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ODI 11308940 · 52,006 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH CONNECTS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEMS DOWN HILL AND TRACK, AND ABS BREAKING AND WARNING LIGHT OF ONCOMING CARS WHEN PASSING WIRES WHICH ARE MADE OF SOYBEAN BASED CAUSING WIRING TO BE EATEN BY RODENTS. SECOND TIME TO FIX ANOTHER $55 DOLLARS. THIS IS SCARING ME WHEN DRIVING.

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ODI 11656372

Parts of the ABS system under the hood burned, while the vehicle was parked in my garage, affecting electrical and other parts. I found information online about a recall for this same problem. I have never received a notification of this recall before. I went that same day [XXX] to my local dealer. They gave me an appointment for service for the next day and left the vehicle with them on 04/03/2025. I called the dealer after one week and they told me they already verified the vehicle and notified Hyundai company and are waiting for them to app…

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ODI 11690004

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. The passenger-side door could not be opened from the inside at first, delaying escape and creating a serious safety risk. No warning lights or messages appeared before or during the fire. (1) While driving, gasoline suddenly filled the cabin and the accelerator pedal stopped respond…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic0
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ODI 11378351 · 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V520000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT PEARSON HYUNDAI (9530 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235) AND WEST BROAD HYUNDAI (8903 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23294) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERS AGAIN AND THEY STATED THAT TH…

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ODI 11164438 · 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED A RATTLING/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE KEPT GETTING LOUDER, SPECIFICALLY AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE, WITH NO INCREASE IN SPEED & EVEN A DECREASE IN SPEED. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. AS I NOTICED THE KNOCKING NOISE GETTING LOUDER, I TAPPED THE BRAKES & THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DRAMATICALLY DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. I TRIED TO SPEED THE VEHICLE UP & THE RPMS INCRE…

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ODI 11685409

While driving on a steep, narrow grade with no safe shoulder, my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport suddenly lost all forward power. The engine would rev but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was left stranded in traffic, with cars behind me and nowhere safe to pull off, creating an immediate risk of being rear-ended or rolling back into other vehicles. I had to call for a tow to avoid a serious crash. The vehicle was marked as having all recall campaigns completed, including the rod bearing inspection and knock sensor update, which were supposed to…

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ODI 11730941

Failure consistent with known recall defect (NHTSA Recall 17V226) involving premature bearing wear resulting in engine seizure and sudden loss of power while driving.

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ODI 11174728 · 44,000 mi

ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE AT AN OFFICE LOCATION, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I COULD SEE THE FIRE BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE BODY; SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE HOOD. WE PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WE COULD SEE DAMAGED WIRES. I HAD NOTICED WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DISPLAY PANEL WHEN I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE TO START DRIVING. I CALLED CLAY COOLEY HYUNDAI OF ROCKWALL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE MESSAGES: BEEPING FOLLOWED BY FLASHING MESSAGES ABOUT ABS, ESC, & DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL; PLUS DOWN BELO…

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ODI 11728573

The passenger-side doors do not latch properly and may open after closing. This creates a safety risk while driving. The issue occurs continually and has worsened over time. Vehicle has approximately 106,265 miles. this causes the auto door locks no to work.

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ODI 11737489

Car randomly dies. Constantly needing oil due to it leaking. Check engine light on

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Power Train
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ODI 11002528 · 4,000 mi

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL OF THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V-226. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND MY REQUESTS KEEP GETTING IGNORED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I CAN PURSUE FROM THIS POINT FORWARD. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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ODI 11030404 · 52,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THE ENGINE RECALL WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED BY A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER WITHOUT NOTICE. ALTHOUGH, THE TACHOMETER READS 7000 RPM, THE SPEED IS 20 MPH WITH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARDS. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE AND HAS HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WITH CARS SPEEDING BUY! WE HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF AND THEN RESTART. THEN IT WILL BE FINE TIL NEXT THE NEXT TIME. THE LOCAL H…

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ODI 11056355 · 22,900 mi

ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE CLICKS AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY. HAD TO BE STOPPED, PARKED BEFORE I REGAINED ENGINE POWER. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 22,800 MILES. HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE WAY TO DEALER AND WITH DEALER SERVICE STAFF. DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE TURBO ASSEMBLY THAT WAS REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER I PICKED THE CAR FROM THE SHOP, I NOTICED SAME CLICKING NOISE AGAIN AND CAR ALSO ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHEN MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BREAK. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR RETURNED TO THE SHOP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS DAMAGE …

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ODI 11738419

As I would be driving down the road, most of the time when getting up to speeds of either 25-30mph or 55-60mph is when the dash board lights up check BSD detection system failure, then it will rev out rpm’s to 5,000-6,000 then lose power to accelerator. I also notice on the dash board where the panel for your selected gear displays is blank and doesn’t show whether you are in park,drive neutral, ECT. After this occurs I can not drive it any longer until I safely stop the car (most of the time on a busy highway or country road Highway where once…

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ODI 11738905

Engine code p1326. The engine went into limp mode it was only able to drive about 15 miles then check engine light came popped on and the vehicle stopped and I had the get the vehicle towed. Yes Route 60 of Hyundai in Vero Beach was aware of the issue and also I took the vehicle to Hyundai in Fort pierce where they also was well aware of the engine issue. When I received a recall letter in the mail and brought my vehicle into Route 60 Hyundai of Vero Beach. My vehicle was also apart of the Theta 2 issue class act litigation.

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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ODI 11652815

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. The same visit revealed oil leaks, and shortly after, the vehicle began emitting white and black smoke. Their technician stated the failures were due to “consequential damage from engine failure.” The problems have continued to return, and I’ve been told the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Hyundai is …

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Service Brakes
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ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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ODI 11753388

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. The fire created an immediate risk of serious injury or death and blocked the northbound lane. There were no known prior drivability problems, warning lamps, or other symptoms before the incident. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN. Potential areas requiring in…

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ODI 11143007 · 50,000 mi

I HAD 2 ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I BELIEVE THAT THESE MIGHT BE A COMMON RECALL ISSUE. THE BACK UP CAMERA ON MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2014 SPORT STOPPED WORKING ENTIRELY I COULD STILL DRIVE MY CAR BUT IT THE SCREEN TURNS BLUE WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE. AND I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE I USED MY EMERGENCY BREAK IN MY CAR AND THE BREAKS JAMMED, I DID DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WASN'T COMPLETELY LOCKED UP IT WAS JAMMED AND IT CAUSED MY REAR BREAKS AND ROTORS TO GET SO HOT THAT THEY WERE SMOKING, AT THAT POINT I DID HAVE TO GET MY CAR TOWED BECAUSE I DODNT WANT …

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ODI 11308940 · 52,006 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH CONNECTS TO THE BRAKING SYSTEMS DOWN HILL AND TRACK, AND ABS BREAKING AND WARNING LIGHT OF ONCOMING CARS WHEN PASSING WIRES WHICH ARE MADE OF SOYBEAN BASED CAUSING WIRING TO BE EATEN BY RODENTS. SECOND TIME TO FIX ANOTHER $55 DOLLARS. THIS IS SCARING ME WHEN DRIVING.

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ODI 11656372

Parts of the ABS system under the hood burned, while the vehicle was parked in my garage, affecting electrical and other parts. I found information online about a recall for this same problem. I have never received a notification of this recall before. I went that same day [XXX] to my local dealer. They gave me an appointment for service for the next day and left the vehicle with them on 04/03/2025. I called the dealer after one week and they told me they already verified the vehicle and notified Hyundai company and are waiting for them to app…

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Fuel/Propulsion System
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ODI 10995811 · 16,000 mi

I HAVE 2014 SANTA FE SPORT WITH 2.4 ENGINE, AND HAVE A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN WHEN WAITING AT LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC ALLOWS ME TO GO, THE CAR WILL START THE TURN THEN IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE DIES FOR ABOUT 2 OR 3 SECONDS THEN KICKS IN AND I AM ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THIS IS VERY SCARY WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. I AM VERY WORRY THAT ONE DAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM. IT ALSO HESITATES IT WHEN DRIVING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND WHEN I WANT TO…

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ODI 11105401 · 55,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 15 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY, WE DROVE ON RESIDENTIAL STREET FOR ABOUT 1.5 MILES. AS I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING STRUCTURE THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. I GLIDED THE VEHICLE TO A RED ZONE NO PARKING AREA ON THE STREET AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. BLACK SMOKE QUICKLY APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FLAMES QUICKLY APPEARED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES SHOOTING 4-6 FEET HIGH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SPRAYED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITH A FOAM FIRE RETARDANT. THEN THEY CUT THE…

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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ODI 11690004

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. The passenger-side door could not be opened from the inside at first, delaying escape and creating a serious safety risk. No warning lights or messages appeared before or during the fire. (1) While driving, gasoline suddenly filled the cabin and the accelerator pedal stopped respond…

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ODI 11737489

Car randomly dies. Constantly needing oil due to it leaking. Check engine light on

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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ODI 11652815

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. The same visit revealed oil leaks, and shortly after, the vehicle began emitting white and black smoke. Their technician stated the failures were due to “consequential damage from engine failure.” The problems have continued to return, and I’ve been told the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Hyundai is …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

49 mentions · 30.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 83,750 mi (38 usable records).

ODI 11164438 · 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED A RATTLING/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD. THE NOISE KEPT GETTING LOUDER, SPECIFICALLY AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. I NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE, WITH NO INCREASE IN SPEED & EVEN A DECREASE IN SPEED. DURING THIS TIME THE CAR WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. AS I NOTICED THE KNOCKING NOISE GETTING LOUDER, I TAPPED THE BRAKES & THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DRAMATICALLY DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. I TRIED TO SPEED THE VEHICLE UP & THE RPMS INCRE…

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ODI 11174728 · 44,000 mi

ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE AT AN OFFICE LOCATION, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. I COULD SEE THE FIRE BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE BODY; SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE HOOD. WE PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WE COULD SEE DAMAGED WIRES. I HAD NOTICED WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DISPLAY PANEL WHEN I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE TO START DRIVING. I CALLED CLAY COOLEY HYUNDAI OF ROCKWALL AND INFORMED THEM OF THE MESSAGES: BEEPING FOLLOWED BY FLASHING MESSAGES ABOUT ABS, ESC, & DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL; PLUS DOWN BELO…

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ODI 11222058 · 57,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

32 mentions · 19.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 75,000 mi (25 usable records).

ODI 10993788

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY AND PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS (1. SHOCKLEY HONDA, 7400 SHOCKLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21704, [phone removed] AND 2. HERITAGE HONDA PARKVILLE, [phone re…

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ODI 11001329 · 35,000 mi

I HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI FROM NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT FOR THE HYUNDAI SANTE FE SPORT 2014, SUV. THE PROBLEM ON THE LETTER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE, PRE-MATURE BEARING WEAR IN THE MOTOR AND THE BEARING CAN FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. I AM TAKING THE VEHICLE TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AS THE ENGINE RPM INCREASES. I DRI…

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ODI 11014264 · 65,879 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE MADE A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. FURTHERMORE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER COMPLETELY AND THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PUENTE HILLS HYUNDAI LOCATED IN INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

5 mentions · 3.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 103,064 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11440626 · 128,127 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 63 MPH, the cruise control was activated, and the RPM fluctuated between 2,200 and 3,500. Additionally, there was a burning odor detected, and lots of smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe that filled both directions of the street. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the PCV valve had carbon and that the spark plugs were corroded with carbon. The dealer performed an oil consumption test but did not complete the test due to the spark…

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ODI 11486542 · 78,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and started shuddering significantly. Additionally, the engine was skipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure subsided while driving for an extended period of time. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was no oil leak. The …

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ODI 11663274

Engine is burning oil at a rapid rate. Completed oil change on 12/6/2024 at 94380 miles. On [XXX] check engine light came on at 96684 miles. Dipstix Oil Change checked oil level and level was at least 2 quarts low. Dipstix Oil Change filled oil reservoir. On [XXX], check engine light came back on. SUV was taken to AutoZone and computer said light was due to bad oxygen sensor. Deal's Auto changed oxygen sensor for $557 on 2/24/2025 at 96708 miles. On [XXX], check engine light came back on and engine had a knocking noise. Vehicle was tow…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Steering assistance concerns

4 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 108,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11115741 · 108,000 mi

I PURCHASED USED 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT ON 8/31/2016 WITH CASH. IN FEBRUARY 2018 WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEED LANE ACCELERATING TO PASS THE RPMS WENT RED AND LOUD BANG, WITH SMOKE FILLING CABIN THROUGH VENTS. I WAS ABLE TO CROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC RUN AWAY FROM CAR CALLED HYUNDAI 24HR TOWING. THEY QUICKLY PICKED ME UP AND CAR GAVE ME KEYS TO LOANER NO QUESTIONS ASKED, THEN IN1 WEEK THEY GAVE CAR BACK WITH BRAND NEW 2017 ENGINE. I WAS THRILLED. THEN ON JULY 10 DRIVING UP HILL SAW SMOKE IN REAR VIEW MIRROR GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I WENT TO…

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ODI 11423717 · 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 10 mph and making a turn, he heard an abnormal cracking sound coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with the power steering needing to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred while turning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

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ODI 11528087 · 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. There was no warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost motive power and the power steering and brakes failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be r…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11141015 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A RAMP TO ENTER A TURNPIKE, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. WHEN THE CONTACT SLOWLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO A SERVICE STATION AND WAS TOWED TO SUSSMAN HYUNDAI & GENESIS (1645 EASTON ROAD, WILLOW GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 19090, [phone removed]). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE …

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ODI 11441096 · 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH over train tracks downhill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the brake pedal was rigid. The vehicle then inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down the hill. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but had not yet been diagnosed. The d…

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ODI 11528087 · 147,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. There was no warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost motive power and the power steering and brakes failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine needed to be r…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 73,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11130280 · 68,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD HUMMING SCREECHING NOISE AND THEN THE NEXT DAY IT WOULD NOT START. FOUND OUT THE BEARINGS HAVE FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. ITS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH YOUR 2011-2013 MODELS SO THE 2014 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. WE HAVE SPENT TONS OF MONEY KEEPING THE CAR UPDATED ON MAINTENANCE FOR COLLEGE AND THIS IS COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE FOR A 2014 TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE FIRST NOISE WAS NOTICED THEN PARKED IMMEDIATELY THANK GOODNESS AT HER DORM WHERE THE CAR, THEN WOULD…

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ODI 11229823 · 78,000 mi

ON JULY 5, 2019, THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE IN MOTION IN CITY DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE CAR: IT DID NOT RESTART, NO CRANKING OF THE STARTER. I THEN PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON: NO RESPONSE. THERE WAS NO ELECTRIC POWER, I.E., NO LIGHTS, NO RADIO, NO A/C, NO STEERING, ETC. AFTER 2 MINUTES, I RE-ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, BUT IT DID NOT START, NO CRANKING. THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON THEN WORKED. ELECTRICITY CAME BACK ON. AAA CAME AND JUMPED THE BATTERY, BUT CAR NO START. CAR WENT TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. SERV…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,910 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11139368 · 65,000 mi

CAR JERKS ON ACCELERATION.

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ODI 11196698 · 98,820 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED TWO RECALLS WITH THE ENGINE ON MY 2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT BASE. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT ANY AUDIBLE WARNING, MY ECM LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTING LUNGING AND LURCHING FORWARD LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I PULLED OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, AND IT NOTED THAT IT WAS THE ECM SENSOR AND THAT I SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO I DID. DRIVING THERE, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, WHICH PUT ME AND MY 8 -YEAR…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b