2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: Engine stalls shuts down while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Santa Fe report: engine stalls shuts down while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 10 owner complaints, average mileage 59,800 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: replace engine (3 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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Engine stalls shuts down while driving (2014 Santa Fe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2014 Santa Fe
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