Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 164 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V303000 Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V520000 Anti-lock Brake System Module May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V934000 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V226000 Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 94 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 16 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is rated below-average due to frequent engine and brake issues. High complaint counts for engine problems and multiple recalls related to brakes and engine components indicate potential reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $3,000–$5,000 | common |
| Brake System | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical System | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light for persistent issues
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Burning smell from engine bay
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.