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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZUDLBXEG••••••2014 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
158on the model
66builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Steering 1Suspension 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineDec 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and blinked intermittently. The contact stopped at a gas station. The contact filled up the fuel tank and checked the coolant…
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2024
Check engine light came on and was blinking. Had to get it towed. There is an engine recall on my vehicle. Full diagnostics test was run showing faulty engine due to the engine recall
Power TrainJan 2015
My vehicle exhibits all of the issues associated with NHTSA campaign number 17V-226. I have contacted hyundai numerous times and my requests keep getting ignored. I don't know what course of action I can pursue from this point forward. I can be reached at [xxx] or [xxx].…
SteeringAug 2014
Car wonders when traveling on freeway going at freeway speeds. Correcting for this darting from side to side seems scary at these speeds. Changing the driving mode selection on the steering wheel doesn't change the problem. I still experience the same wondering and darting that…
EngineJun 2024
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 3rd owner with 54,098 miles, all maintenance records. Engine seized without warning on 6/18/2024. Hyundai states VIN is not part of published open recall for similar reason. Prior to Engine failure, Dealership updated the computer after vehicle went…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYZUDLBXEG137223 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.