Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Hyundai Santa FE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 493 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V624000 Damaged Tire Sidewall may cause Rapid Air Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 274 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Unknown or Other 40 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 32 complaints
Of the 493 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 30 a fire; across all 493 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe's performance is marred by common issues such as ABS module leaks and hood latch failures. However, on average, its maintenance costs balance out its shortcomings, making it a generally reliable choice with routine attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 60,000-90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Hood latch | 50,000-80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Tires | 30,000-50,000 miles | $100–$200 | rare |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter changes
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light on
- Hood not securely closing
- Uneven tire wear
- Unusual brake pedal feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.