2014 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson. Part of Generation 2 — 2010–2015.

20132015
Complaints
237
per 10K Sold
50.1
US Sales
47,306
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Hyundai Tucson Problems

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

#1108 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:87,587 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#240 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:45,579 mi
Fires:1
#315 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:13,060 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson.

Engine Problems
108
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,587
Hydraulic Brakes
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,579
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,060
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,710
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,822
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,887
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Tucson

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~494,848 vehicles.

22V056000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~357,348 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

14V245000Airbags
~137,500 affected

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

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2014 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 237 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 108 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (108 complaints, avg 87,587 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (40 complaints, avg 45,579 mi); Brakes (15 complaints, avg 13,060 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 Tucson?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,633 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 Tucson?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson include 4 crash-related reports, 5 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 Tucson have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 494,848 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 Tucson?
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 Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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