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KM8SRDHF5EU••••••2014 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai SANTA FE build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
479on the model
150builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Power Train 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJan 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the…
EngineDec 2021
Bearing wearing that resulted in engine seizing. The vehicle started to make an engine noise without any light bulb on the dash or any signal of damage or oil leak. Due to the increment in noise I opted to stop the vehicle and tow it to the Hyundai dealer. Consumer's vehicle…
Power TrainNov 2021
Engine started to make a knocking noise right at 100k miles. We bought the car used with 78k miles on it and kept up with oil changes and tires. Once we noticed the noise we changed the oil again just to make sure everything was lubricated correctly. There were a lot of metal…
Electrical SystemFeb 2020
Oil leak from valve cover gasket onto alternator causing complete electrical system failure. Vehicle very quickly lost all power including power steering and brakes, brake/hazard/indicator lights, and ignition while traveling at highway speed in heavy traffic. Extremely high…
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2016
Purchased new 2014 hyundai santa fe in august, 2014 with 8 miles on odometer. On december, 2014 the check engine light came on. I took it to dealer service center immediately. All tests came back-no cause found. Possible purge valve sticking. Mechanic sprayed lubricate. Engine…
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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 KM8SRDHF5EU085606 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.