2014 Hyundai Santa FE steering problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 3, 2025MISteering

   The vehicle is making a loud clunking noise in the steering column when driving down the road. It is veering all over the road and when I hit a bump it’s very bad. It’s difficult to keep in the lane. I brought it to my mechanic who said it was most likely the electronic steering motor assembly. He said he would not drive it in its current condition. Hyundai themselves said that it would be dangerous to operate. On the complaint website I was looking on there was around 50…

   NHTSA complaint #11652572 · source
2. Filed Mar 1, 2025FLFireElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   My steering would work while I was driving with my kids in the car, my breaks were barely working, the hood started smoking and something under the hood in the engine caught on fire, there was a horrible smell when I was breaking and the breaks would jolt. The engine and cooling was not turning off even with my key taken out, the fan engine was running nonstop no matter what, smoking etc

   NHTSA complaint #11645773 · source
3. Filed Feb 17, 2025FLSteering

   This model of Santa Fe has a defective steering column. The car rattles at the base of the steering column at the base of the steering wheel in the floor by your feet. When you go over 70 it rattles.

   NHTSA complaint #11643116 · source
4. Filed Jun 21, 2024FLSteering

   I drive a 2014 Sante Fe Sport. I noticed a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Initially, I heard it once in a while. I thought it was a one-time event. The clicking noise is more constant, when making a turn while the car is in motion. Sometimes the steering wheel feels 'loose' or uncontrollable. It seems to be an issue with the steering coupler. It seems as this is a safety concern for me and others while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11595705 · source
5. Filed Feb 29, 202490,000 miSCBrakesSteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the ABS warning light, the steering warning light, and the Hill Descent control warning light were illuminated. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle in the left turn lane was intruding into his lane. The contact stated that he slightly swerved to the right; however, the wheels locked up, and the vehicle skidded before it came to a stop, nearly causing a crash. The dealer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11574678 · source
6. Filed May 8, 2023ILSteering

   Steering has clicking noise when turning. I believe this is related to The MDPS (motor driven power steering) flexible rubber coupler. Similar issue exists for certain model of Hyundai Sonata and Elantra, which resulted in extended warranty. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10110926-9999.pdf I believe the issue is the same part that Hyundai offered extended warranty on. I feel excessive vibration on the steering wheel during 70MPH speed on a highway and going over…

   NHTSA complaint #11521012 · source
7. Filed Mar 9, 2023FLBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   I received a notice of recall on the ABS for my Hyundai Santa Fe 2014 Sport. My ABS light recently illuminated, I went to the Hyundai site to make an appt. I was given one a week out, while waiting for the appt my brake lights wouldn’t turn off unless I disconnected the battery. I took the vehicle to the dealership in Brevard Fl, the guy kept trying to upsell me $180 for diagnostics and that I had to pay it for every light on. Which I explained had all happened since the ABS…

   NHTSA complaint #11510999 · source
8. Filed Aug 9, 2022ILBrakesEngineSteering

   I have a 2014 hyundai santa fe sport that burns an exsessive amounts of oil. I do alot of driving maybe around 36 miles a day. Every two weeks another oil change is needed. Bought this vechle in 2017 with only 20,000 miles on it the everytime i goes to jiffy lube it shows that the engine was supposed to be replaced. There has been multiple problems with this vechile since day one of having it. I never gotten a notice about this information. Hyundai has been called numerous…

   NHTSA complaint #11478334 · source
9. Filed Jul 6, 2022AZSteering

   Steering column coupler is failing. If it breaks completely, I could lose control of steering and it could lead to a crash. It is available for inspection and has been inspected by Hyundai and confirmed that it is a coupler failing. The only known problem, that I didn't realize was a problem, was vibration upon braking (I thought that was the rotors needing attention) and vibration when hitting speeds between 65-75 (which I thought was an alignment issue). It was when I tool…

   NHTSA complaint #11472639 · source
10. Filed Jun 14, 2022NCSteering

    I have a Steering Coupler failure on a 2014 Santa Fe with 67k miles. Hyundai has already recalled the Steering Coupler in the Elantra and Sonata models, however this same part is used across multiple models including the Santa Fe and Azera. My family is forced to replace this on a 2014 Santa Fe and 2013 Azera. The defective part causes a heavy clunking in the steering column which could lead to an accident. Below is the recall notice.…

    NHTSA complaint #11469225 · source
11. Filed Sep 22, 2021TXSteering

    Vehicle had a steering coupler failure at 37766 miles. It is out of warranty, but other models with the same design have been granted an extended 100000 miles/10 year coverage for steering coupler replacement.

    NHTSA complaint #11433964 · source
12. Filed Jun 17, 2021MDOther / UnknownSteering

    All incidents, no accidents[Thannk God!] I drive a 2014 Sante Fe Sport. I noticed a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. Initially, I heard it once in a while. I thought it was a one time noise. The clicking noise is more constant, when making a turn while the car is in motion. Sometimes the steering wheel feels 'loose' or uncontrollable. I believe it is the steering wheel or coupler. I am concerned for my safety and other drivers. Hearing this clicking…

    NHTSA complaint #11421237 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology