Is the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe SE is a solid choice if you value space and comfort, but be prepared for some potential mechanical issues as it ages.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Good safety features
- Smooth ride quality
Cons
- Below average fuel economy
- Some reliability concerns with higher mileage
- Occasional engine issues
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Engine knocking noise
- Air conditioning compressor failure
- Occasional transmission slipping
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2014 Hyundai Santa FE has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module (campaign 23V651000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- 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 la…
- 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 s…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — 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 T…
Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet
3 2014 Hyundai Santa FE owners track this exact car in CarsJudge. Their real maintenance spend over the last 12 months averaged $0/year — logged from actual service records, not estimates.
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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