MYRModel Year Report

2014 Hyundai Elantra

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Hyundai Elantra
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
384
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2014 384 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2001 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2014 384 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2019 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2006 2007: 266 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2014 384 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2018 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2020 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2014: 384 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009253
2010379
2011433
2012652
20131,312
2014384
2015262
2016293
2017767
2018283
2019250
2020252
2021131
2022101
202397
202454
202522
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

43% · 164 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I woke up to my neighbor banging on my door that my car was on fire. My car was in flames. The fire department had already been called. The entire front of my car as well as the interior was completely destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28

Also filed under Electrical system

I believe there was an electrical issue. While driving the car started smoking and my daughter pulled over and the there was fire coming from the engine and after that it just engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-11

Also filed under Electrical system

I have noticed that the sound coming from the engine is delayed kinda, almost like its not getting enough air at the right time . My car will have a hard time accelerating and it will hit high rmps then shift.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-29

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

23% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving my 2014 Hyundai Elantra (That I had only had for 3 months, had 1,500 miles on the car) home from the airport, had my cruise control set on 55 for the previous 30 minutes, and I noticed the car in front of me was braking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-08

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Electrical system

12% · 47 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

8% · 32 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was in an accident on 11/30/17 that had three impacts and not one airbag deployed. I had an accident in 10/2016 and it did not deploy either, but I figured maybe because it wasn't as violent of an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-13

Steering

7% · 28 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2014Complaint volume 384 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2018-01-15Service brakes, hydraulic17V769000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
  4. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  5. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 164 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 87 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 47 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V769000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.