2014 Hyundai Sonata: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 743 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
743
Complaints
7
Recalls
29
Crash reports
39
Fire reports
35
Injuries
84.8
Severity index
Severity index 84.8 - Medium. 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 Sonata ranks 52 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 63% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 300 | 40.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 135 | 18.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 119 | 16.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 80 | 10.8% |
| STEERING | 65 | 8.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 60 | 8.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 54 | 7.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 49 | 6.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 300 of 743 complaints (40.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 93 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 19 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V934000 | 28/12/2018 | ENGINE | 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 impr |
| 17V617000 | 04/10/2017 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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. |
| 17V226000 | 31/03/2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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. |
| 17V152000 | 08/03/2017 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 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. |
| 14V434000 | 18/07/2014 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 20V121000 | 28/02/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
| 22V312000 | 06/05/2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
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.