Worst 2014 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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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 Problems | 294 | 6 | 25 | 79,743 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 130 | 1 | 8 | 70,985 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 107 | 1 | 4 | 66,006 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 62 | 2 | — | 46,097 mi | |
| Brakes | 57 | 6 | 3 | 50,006 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 53 | 4 | — | 56,747 mi | |
| Fuel System | 48 | — | 8 | 71,123 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 35 | — | 1 | 104,789 mi | |
| Airbags | 30 | 12 | 1 | 73,675 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 24 | 2 | — | 68,648 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | 3 | — | 51,802 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | 1 | — | 106,517 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | 2 | 1 | 66,166 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 1 | 1 | 94,450 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 33,842 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 56,940 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 100,536 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 26,775 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Bulbs | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 2 | — | 2 | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Sonata
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,459,023 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 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 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.
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.
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2014 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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