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2014 Hyundai Sonata HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years64% below the Sonata Hybrid median · #9 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 25%Owner complaints286 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has problems

28 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
Engine121
Electrical system111
Service brakes62
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Seat belts21
Power train10
Steering10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Engine and engine cooling10
2 other systems21

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

3 recalls

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 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 →

82%repaired · 2019 Q1

Front: anchorage

Recall 17V-617 · Oct 4, 2017 · 443,545 vehicles · 363,033 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2018 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 17V-152 · Mar 8, 2017 · 977,778 vehicles · 656,417 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Sonata Hybrid 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 Sonata Hybrid median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid safety ratings

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
  2. Non-crash Vehicle FiresDP18003 · closed May 10, 2019
    Led to recall 18V-934
  3. Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · closed Dec 12, 2023
    No recall
  4. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  5. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  6. Non-crash Vehicle FiresPE19003 · closed Dec 22, 2021
    Led to recall 20V-520
In owners' words

What Sonata Hybrid owners report

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

• the engine Hybrid electrical network & anti lock braking system (ABS) failed. The independent scan confirmed codes P136 (engine knock signal) U2093/U1004 ( hybrid control module communication loss) and C1614 (ABS CAN TIMEOUT). The vehicle is fully available upon request. • while driving at…
Complaint 11769494 · Oct 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving onto an on-ramp at an unknown speed, an abnormal knocking noise was heard. The vehicle was able to accelerate to approximately 40 MPH. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven…
Complaint 11501288 · Jan 11, 2023 · 116,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING 20 MPH STRAIGHT DOWN A FLAT RESIDENTAL STREET. A LOUD DASH ALARM SOUNDED IN MY 2014 HYUNDAI SONADA HYBRID. THE DASH DISPLAYED "HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING, SAFELY STOP AND DO NOT DRIVE". BELOW THE WARNING A YELLOW CAUTION TRIANGLE DISPLAYED. I ATTEMPTED TO GIVE THE VEHICLE GAS, SO I COULD…
Complaint 11217433 · Jun 2, 2019 · 79,684 miles

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