2014 Hyundai Elantra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
381
Complaints
2
Recalls
35
Crash reports
14
Fire reports
29
Injuries
140.7
Severity index
Severity index 140.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra ranks 14 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 90% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 163 | 42.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 86 | 22.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 | 12.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 | 12.1% |
| HYDRAULIC | 44 | 11.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 32 | 8.4% |
| STEERING | 28 | 7.3% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 27 | 7.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 163 of 381 complaints (42.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V769000 | 30/11/2017 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to rema |
| 23V651000 | 22/09/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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 vehicl |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.