Worst 2014 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 294 | 6 | 25 | 79,743 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 130 | 1 | 8 | 70,985 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 107 | 1 | 4 | 66,006 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 78 | 3 | 4 | 73,569 mi | |
| STEERING | 62 | 2 | — | 46,097 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 57 | 6 | 3 | 50,006 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 53 | 4 | — | 56,747 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 48 | — | 8 | 71,123 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 35 | — | 1 | 104,789 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 30 | 12 | 1 | 73,675 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 24 | 2 | — | 68,648 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | 3 | — | 51,802 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 | 1 | — | 106,517 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 66,166 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 1 | 1 | 94,450 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 33,842 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | 56,940 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | 100,536 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 26,775 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS | 3 | — | 1 | 31,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 80,067 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 86,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | 1 | — | 46,515 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 57,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 11,662 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 22,168 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 37,880 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 2 | — | 2 | 130,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Sonata
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,485,268 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
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. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
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. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
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.
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.
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.
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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