repaired · 2024 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 750 owner complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the engine. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-312 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Hyundai Sonata has problems
750 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
303Engine31 crash/fire/injury
135Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
120Exterior lighting6 crash/fire/injury
65Steering2 crash/fire/injury
57Service brakes
55Power train
50Fuel/propulsion system
38Fuel system, gasoline
31Air bags
14821 other systems22 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 303 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 135 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 120 | 6 |
| Steering | 65 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 57 | 9 |
| Power train | 55 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 50 | 8 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 38 | 2 |
| Air bags | 31 | 15 |
| 21 other systems | 148 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2014 Hyundai Sonata 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.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Engine
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Front: anchorage
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…
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Front: anchorage
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or…
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?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 139 engine complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.
20under 30k miles89under 100k miles50100k 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
9 owners mentioned a cost$2,900median
Middle half: $1,500 – $3,000
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 Sonata 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 median. How we score
11162922263662349491242762053201992021651,0476964254603453,3801,5591,9217501,157730769375163183135988848174
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, and the recalls they led to.
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresLed to recall 18V-907
- Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesNo recall
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Engine FiresLed to recall 23V-877
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresLed to recall 20V-520
- Scope and TimelinessLed to recall 17V-226
In owners' words
What Sonata owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Summary of Event: This vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the Theta II Engine Recall Campaign. The dealership successfully installed a replacement engine provided by the manufacturer. However, the dealership and Hyundai…
I was driving on the freeway about 100 miles outside of Boise, ID when the vehicle went into limp mode and a flashing check engine light came on. I had it towed to the Hyundai dealership in Boise where they ran a diagnostic check and it came back with a P1326 code, which is the issue related to the…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's wife was driving 65 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle rolled to the shoulder of the road. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle started. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the…
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