2014 Hyundai Sonata

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Hyundai Sonata
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 740 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	0
1987	1
1988	0
1989	11
1990	16
1991	29
1992	22
1993	26
1994	3
1995	66
1996	23
1997	49
1998	49
1999	124
2000	276
2001	205
2002	319
2003	199
2004	202
2005	165
2006	1047
2007	696
2008	425
2009	460
2010	345
2011	3368
2012	1551
2013	1895
2014	740
2015	1123
2016	717
2017	758
2018	364
2019	153
2020	165
2021	119
2022	88
2023	83
2024	41
2025	15
2026	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 40%

40% of complaints: engine — 298 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20231111

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, 20231003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 131 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 107 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 63 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20140902

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 740

R 20140912 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V434000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170413 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 17V152000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170518 — RQ (closed 20211222)

Scope and Timeliness

R 20170710 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 17V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171106 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 17V617000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180821 — DP (closed 20190510)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

R 20190301 — engine, fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 18V934000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190329 — PE (closed 20211222)

Non-crash Vehicle Fires

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20200810 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 20V121000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211112 — DP (closed 20230620)

Throttle control system vulnerabilities

I 20211222 — EA (closed 20240205)

Engine Fires

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

R 20221010 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 22V312000 — check if this car was fixed