2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

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

Recall Number: 

23V651000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

251

Number of vehicles affected: 

1642551

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 1, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

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

Recall Number: 

21V303000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

205

Number of vehicles affected: 

151205

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed June 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.

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

Recall Number: 

20V520000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

194

Number of vehicles affected: 

151205

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 23, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall Number: 

18V934000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

180

Manufactured from: 

2009-12-11 to 2014-05-29

Number of vehicles affected: 

150730

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Recall Number: 

17V358000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

163

Manufactured from: 

2012-07-17 to 2016-07-02

Number of vehicles affected: 

437400

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.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 30, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Recall Number: 

17V226000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

162

Number of vehicles affected: 

572000

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 19, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Tires:sidewall

Recall Number: 

13V624000

Manufactured from: 

2013-11-05 to 2013-11-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

28

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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.

Corrective Action: 

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.