2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: Engine blown
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Santa Fe report: engine blown. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 61,900 miles.
NHTSA has 278 owner complaints for the 2014 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744914 (filed 06/17/2026): “We are the original owner of a 2014 hyundai santa fe. the vehicle is experiencing issues from internal engine oil consumption caused by a manufacturing defect in the gdi powertrain. in 2023, while driving under normal operating conditions, the vehicle began se…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742287 (filed 06/05/2026): “My car was in shop for smog inspection and failed. mechanic told me that the most likely reason was that the engine has issues related to failing crankshaft position sensor which triggered the check engine light. he further explained that the engine with this …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: new motor (7 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $7,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: engine replacement (used or remanufactured engine)
Average shop cost
$1,435
Range $800–$2,225 (labor)
8.0–16.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$2,150
Range $1,200–$3,335 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
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Same repair on other models: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse: Engine seized · 2012 Toyota 4Runner: Engine blew up · 2014 Hyundai Sonata: Seized engine · 2018 Chevrolet Cruze: Engine failure · 2018 Ford Edge: Leaking coolant killed engine · 2019 Ford Fusion: Coolant intrusion cracked short block
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