Model year record

2014 Hyundai Santa FE

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 712 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V651000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
1,649,478
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-22
Owners notified
2024-04-10

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V358000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
437,400
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-05
Owners notified
2017-08-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V624000

Tires: sidewall

Component
Tires: sidewall
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
2013-12-16
Owners notified
2013-12-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected vehicles were remedied prior to retail sale. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine28985,000 mi
Steering5528,000 mi
Electrical system5159,000 mi
Unknown or other4169,000 mi
Power train3840,000 mi
Service brakes3477,800 mi
Vehicle speed control3047,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2839,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2283,000 mi
Structure: body2059,000 mi
Air bags1470,100 mi
Exterior lighting1250,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1138,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly911,920 mi
Seat belts749,800 mi
Visibility/wiper750,000 mi
Suspension65,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline552,613 mi
Seats56,700 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking428,091 mi
Wheels465,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling399,271 mi
Tires34,769 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection228,091 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking150,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings162,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1148,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility115,800 mi
Firerelated1
Lane departure: assist1121,005 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock119,755 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: antilock: modulator1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1110,000 mi
Wheels: rim14,769 mi

The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2015 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

AQ23002Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.