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2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Santa Fe.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, an SUV built on a dedicated platform, features a 6.0‑qt oil capacity and 5W‑30 API‑specified engine paired with an automatic 6‑speed transmission. It is rated by the EPA at 18/25/21 mpg. In its reliability record, the model accumulated 493 total owner complaints, with engine complaints as the leading issue and three recalls documented. While its complaint count falls short of the 941 peak recorded in 2017, it remains above the recent low of 28 complaints in 2026, situating the 2014 model in the mid‑range of the Santa Fe’s complaint trajectory.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnINDOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-60R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Thermostat

255003C150

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	184.6 in
Overall width	74 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3862 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Santa Fe of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2014 Limited 3.3L V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Limited 3.3L V6	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	AWD
2013	Limited 3.3L V6	7.10 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	FWD
2013	GLS 3.3L V6	7.40 sec	16.00 sec	290 hp	FWD
2013	Limited 3.3L V6	7.50 sec	15.90 sec	290 hp	AWD
2017	Limited Ultimate 3.3L V6	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	AWD
2017	Limited Ultimate 3.3L V6	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Hyundai SP-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	210-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36-40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	177-199 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	177-199 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing	5, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	284.5-2133.5 High pressure fuel line. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	69.6-75.4 Low pressure fuel line. psi
Engine Compression	128

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	58-72 ft-lbs / 47-54 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in / 0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.43 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.43 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 72

23 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 3.50-4.50 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1	Bolts 1-10	24–27 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-10 88 degrees-92 degrees	88 degrees
3	Bolts 1-14	118 degrees
4	11-12	24.7–26.8 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.9-4.3 ft. lbs., step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., step 3: repeat step 2 twice.

2.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sits in a period of elevated complaint activity, with 493 complaints that year—higher than the 253 and 235 complaints of 2015 and 2016 but lower than the 604 complaints of 2013. Recall activity peaked in 2007 (9 recalls) and again in 2017 (6 recalls), but 2014 had a modest three recalls, reflecting a relatively stable safety record for that model year. The 2014 vehicle’s top complaint areas—Engine (207 complaints), Steering (32), and Service Brakes/Hydraulic (19)—indicate that most issues were powertrain and handling rather than safety‑critical faults. With 16 crash complaints and 30 fire complaints in 2014, the fire complaint count is higher than the crash figure, suggesting a small but notable fire risk that should be checked during a pre‑purchase inspection. Overall, 2014 represents a middle point in a fluctuating complaint trend, and while the recall count is low, the engine‑related complaints warrant careful evaluation—making it a cautiously acceptable year if thorough maintenance records are available.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

118

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

493

Owner complaints

16 involved a crash · 30 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 493 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine207

Steering32

Service Brakes, Hydraulic19

Unknown Or Other16

Service Brakes14

Fuel/Propulsion System11

Electrical System11

Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V358000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchReported 05/06/2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at…

13V624000Tires:SidewallReported 16/12/2013

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2014 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with P235/65R17 103T Continental Crosscontact LX tires. The tires may have a damaged… Remedy: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires. All affected…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 118 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
Z01 Letter	2026-05-22	Electrical System	Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN	2026-04-25	Electrical System	Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB	2026-04-25	Electrical System	Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
DTN DL	2026-04-10	Air Bags	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS	2026-04-10	Air Bags	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Santa Fe take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Santa Fe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Santa Fe get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.