2014 Hyundai Sonata problems and recalls
Owners have filed 744 complaints on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (301 complaints).
744
Complaints
7
Recalls
29
Crash reports
39
Fire reports
35
Injuries
81.9
Severity index
Severity index 81.9 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 42 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 70% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 301 | 40.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 135 | 18.1% |
| 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% |
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) | 20 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (169 against 266).
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. |
Other Hyundai Sonata model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.
- 2012sev 71.2
- 2013sev 83.4
- 2015sev 66.1
- 2016sev 60.6
- 2017sev 43.5
- 2018sev 82.5
- 2019sev 68.3
- 2020sev 42.9
- 2021sev 80.4
- 2022sev 69.6
- 2023sev 43.8
- 2024sev 50.3
- 2025sev 52.6
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.