2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

20132015
Complaints
40
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:60,866 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:62,185 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:45,961 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,866
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,185
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,961
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,818
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,070,801 vehicles.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,649,478 affected

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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

17V617000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
~443,545 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

17V152000Seat Belts:front:anchorage
~977,778 affected

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.

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2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 40 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 60,866 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 62,185 mi); Brakes (5 complaints, avg 45,961 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,103 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,070,801 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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