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2014 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 386 owner complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Hyundai Elantra
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the Elantra median · #6 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 25%Owner complaints38674 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage83kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Hyundai Elantra has problems

386 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine16619
Electrical system477
Service brakes, hydraulic463
Service brakes4113
Air bags3215
Steering280
Vehicle speed control275
Power train221
Fuel/propulsion system221
16 other systems7817

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

25%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-651 · Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles · 411,914 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2019 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 17V-769 · Nov 30, 2017 · 390,467 vehicles · 210,861 repaired

Risk. If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

83kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 88 engine complaints. 66% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
10under 30k miles58under 100k miles30100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

13 owners mentioned a cost

$6,500median

Middle half: $3,000 – $8,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Elantra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings

2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
  2. Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · closed Jun 20, 2023
    No recall
In owners' words

What Elantra owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I was sold this car in July of 2025, and I was sold an extended warranty. I didn’t know about the recall, the recall caused engine failure so the warranty company refuses to pay for the new engine and Hyundai refuses to pay for the new engine even though the recall caused it and the dealership that…
Complaint 11769829 · Oct 8, 2026
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off with the contact seated inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had previously been smoking a cigarette. The vehicle was idling high, and…
Complaint 11769808 · Oct 8, 2026 · 80,000 miles
Component: Engine (oil intrusion cylinders 1, 2, and 4). Vehicle currently at Stevens Creek Hyundai, available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: Large volume of smoke while driving, reduced visibility, and risk of further engine damage while unresolved. Reproduced/confirmed: Yes.…
Complaint 11767496 · Sep 28, 2026

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