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KM8SNDHFXEU••••••2014 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai SANTA FE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
478on the model
150builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Vehicle Speed Control 1Steering 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2021
I was driving on the interstate going around 65 mph on the highway. The vehicle stopped accelerating and I had to swerve into the breakdown lane, lucky that I was not hit by other cars. I turned the vehicle off for a few minutes and then tried to restart it but the vehicle made…
SteeringJun 2015
Power steering failed at approximately 3,250 miles. This did not occur while driving (fortunately), but on startup. The car was towed to dealership which told us this was a widespread problem, therefore the replacement part was on backorder and wouldn't be available for at least…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2015
The contact owns a 2014 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the speed suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph and failed to accelerate when engaging the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no information…
Power TrainJun 2014
The car makes a scraping metal noise only when accelerating. Speed is not a factor. Happens each and everytime you accelerate. Hyundai replaced the crank position sensor wheel twice. Hyundai does not know what the problem is and have had my car for almost 2 months!
EngineNov 2021
I purchased a used 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe in 2020 which had 60,000 miles on it and in fairly good condition. In November 2021 I was driving on the highway going around 65 mph and the engine suddenly died and I was unable to continue accelerating. I was barely able to swerve into…
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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 KM8SNDHFXEU052998 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.