Check Engine Light On problems of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

Six problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2014 Santa Fe.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2020

Check engine light illuminated while traveling down the interstate, lost power to the gas pedal taking speed down to 30 mph. Managed to make it off of an exit and to the closest mechanic. The mechanic found metal fragments in the oil filter leading him to believe that there is a faulty engine. Called Hyundai of asheville and was told to bring it in. They diagnosed it as the cams locking up, meaning I need a new engine.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2020

Engine started knocking. Took in to dealership. Low 4 quarts of oil. No check engine lights came on. No oil light came on. No change oil soon light came on. Which caused metal shavings in oil filter when looked at by a mechanic. Vehicle was being driven on city street that the noises started. Bought car 5000 miles ago.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2020

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. The contact stated that the engine was replaced however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to spitzer Hyundai (19991 villaview rd, cleveland, OH 44119) who stated that the evac system canister and vent valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2019

Engine suddenly lost power while driving on the pacific coast highway in CA in newport beach. I was able to pull to the side. When restarted the check engine light was on and the care wouldn't go faster than 2 mph. The car was towed and is now with glendale Hyundai dealership who reported that the engine failed and they are speaking with the manufacturer re replacement under the powertrain warranty. Same mechanical failure happened to my other Hyundai santafe 2014 and required engine replacement about a year ago VIN 5xyzw3la9eg230780.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2019

The check engine light is blinking.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2017

My car engine check light went on over the past months more than 7 times, everytime the dealer tells me that they couldnt find anything wrong with the car, I beleive that they failed to fix the car and today I received a recall notice from Hyundai stating that they found a defect related to the engine. Today the check engine light went on again.




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