Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 494 complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

494

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V3580002017-05-06

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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.

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.

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13V6240002013-16-12

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires. The tires may have a damaged sidewall.

The damaged sidewall may result in a separation between the belt edges which could cause tread detachment or rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 494 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine207

02Steering32

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic19

04Unknown Or Other16

05Service Brakes14

494 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined

17-20city

22-27hwy

$2,950-$3,550/yr

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe delivers 19 to 23 MPG combined across 8 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Santa Fe Sport 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr6/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Sport 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Ultimate 2WD - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Santa Fe Ultimate 4WD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

36States

25%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,78510%

FLFlorida

2,76810%

PAPennsylvania

1,5245%

CACalifornia

1,5235%

GAGeorgia

1,3775%

DEDelaware

1,1424%

NYNew York

1,0554%

AZArizona

1,0204%

NCNorth Carolina

9904%

MOMissouri

9183%

ILIllinois

8723%

OHOhio

8063%

NJNew Jersey

7263%

MDMaryland

6642%

WAWashington

6562%

OKOklahoma

6382%

DCWashington DC

6142%

MNMinnesota

5812%

TNTennessee

5562%

RIRhode Island

5482%

IN518

CO506

OR476

NH471

UT444

WI385

VA338

CT332

AL326

MI325

MA266

ID204

NV189

NE164

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?

You'll get between 19 and 23 MPG combined from the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe?

ENGINE problems top the list with 494 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.