2014 Hyundai Sonata
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
- Complaints
- 746
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 7
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 746 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 124 |
| 2000 | 276 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 319 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 202 |
| 2005 | 165 |
| 2006 | 1,047 |
| 2007 | 696 |
| 2008 | 425 |
| 2009 | 460 |
| 2010 | 345 |
| 2011 | 3,377 |
| 2012 | 1,557 |
| 2013 | 1,912 |
| 2014 | 746 |
| 2015 | 1,148 |
| 2016 | 726 |
| 2017 | 764 |
| 2018 | 374 |
| 2019 | 162 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 93 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
40% · 301 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Incident date 07/04/2023 Incident place I-405 exit WA-522 Incident total engine, car system completely off, brakes won't work Traveling with whole family complete car system failure, had to drive to side road hitting bushes and trees in order to get...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-11
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while in an undisclosed store, she was notified by the store P.A. giving a description that her vehicle was on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03
Also filed under Firerelated
The vehicle suffered an abrupt, internal engine seizure while operating in active traffic at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-20
Electrical system
18% · 136 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and fuel gauge.
Exterior lighting
16% · 121 reportsMost commonly citing brake lights and headlights.
Steering
9% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Show complaint excerpts
I am submitting this complaint because I believe this issue presents a serious safety concern.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-18
Service brakes
8% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
As rptd to Hyundai motor amer. (Hma) via cust. Care line & preliminary investigation rpt. Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai Sonata se 2.0T sedan details of incident: incident occurred while parking the vehicle in parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-02
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 746 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-09-12Power train14V434000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014.
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2017-04-13Seat belts17V152000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017.
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2017-05-18Recall queryClosed 2021-12-22 Scope and Timeliness
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2017-07-10Engine and engine cooling17V226000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.
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2017-11-06Seat belts17V617000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.
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2018-08-21Defect petitionClosed 2019-05-10 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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2019-03-01Engine, fuel system, gasoline18V934000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
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2019-03-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-12-22 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2020-08-10Fuel system, gasoline20V121000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
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2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2022-10-10Fuel system, gasoline22V312000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 301 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 136 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 121 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V434000 · Power train
- Recall 17V152000 · Seat belts
- Recall 17V226000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 17V617000 · Seat belts
- Recall 18V934000 · Engine, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V121000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 22V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Sonata is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have?
- 7 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.