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2014 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 386 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine (44% of complaints, typically around 83,500 miles). It is 5th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems
Engine
168 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
As I was driving my oil light came on, it was flickering on and off then all of a sudden my car just stopped and the check engine, battery, and oil light came on. I took it to the shop the told me it was the battery, so I replaced it. 2 months later the same thing happened and I was told it was the fuel pump, so I…
After driving on the highway the engine started making a significant knocking sound. I pulled over and had the car towed to the dealer. They performed an engine diagnosis and removed the oil pan to find a lot of metal flakes. I was advised not to drive the vehicle (engine would likely seize) and informed that the…
Brakes
87 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
When being driven and slowing down for a stop light, car decelerates and stalls, goes to 0 MPH. Brake lights malfunction. Left signal light malfunctions.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that her daughter was driving the vehicle when the failure occurred. While driving on a city road at 25 MPH, a tractor-trailer crossed in front of the contact's lane. The contact stated that her daughter immediately reacted by taking a sharp left turn in…
Electrical
47 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles.
After less than 2 years, the car battery dies and disables the control of this particular car and year. Many customers, according to reviews, seem to have the same problem. Should the battery falter when driving on a highway, serious accidents could result. My vehicle was moving at a slow pace in the parking lot when…
Car has problem starting when using electronic ignition after numerous attemps after pushing key open and close im not sure but it will eventully start. Car was in stationary position parking lot and home.
Other or unspecified
46 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I have noticed that the sound coming from the engine is delayed kinda, almost like its not getting enough air at the right time . My car will have a hard time accelerating and it will hit high rmps then shift. I have to just slow down before the shift cause sometimes it scares me. I hear a ticking sound sometime but…
Car randomly comes to a complete stop while driving it at low speeds. All lights come on and vehicle does not move. I turned vehicle off and vehicles starts back up again. Occurred multiple times in several days. Hyundai told me they cannot diagnose the issue unless it replicates while in their possession.
Air bags
32 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles.
I was in an accident on 11/30/17 that had three impacts and not one airbag deployed. I had an accident in 10/2016 and it did not deploy either, but I figured maybe because it wasn't as violent of an accident. The november accident was hard and several people have indicated that they were shocked they did not deploy…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seat belt pretensioner needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer…
Steering
28 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
On the Elantra gt, there is notable problem with the rear suspension system. When holding the vehicle in a turn to go around a curve, such as a highway ramp, the vehicle's rear end will hop if it hits a bump in the road. I imagine this happens when going straight as well, but is not as noticeable. When going around a…
Suspension consistently bounces over bumps on the freeway, sometimes so severe the car feels as if it will lose control and end up in another lane. Dealer replaced both rear shocks, which provided little improvement, as the front of the car still seems to bounce/hop over bumps at most speeds over 15mph. Vehicle still…
Speed control
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
08-26-16 while pulling into a parking space at a public park while doing less than 5 miles per hour, I experienced rapid unintended acceleration, plowed through a fence, sideswiped a tree, went off a grassy median back up onto a grassy median and then bounced off of that before the car finally came to rest. My brakes…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning and the RPM's failed. The contact took the vehicle to family Hyundai (8101 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60477), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact sent an email to the…
Fuel system
24 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
I was driving on a state roadway, a revved the engine a bit to get over a small hill, and heard loud fan like noises, sputtering, and all the warning lights went on. No smoke came out of the car, it literally sputtered to a stop. I tried to start it, it turned over once and that was it. Tried hooking cables to jump…
When being driven and slowing down for a stop light, car decelerates and stalls, goes to 0 MPH. Brake lights malfunction. Left signal light malfunctions.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
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 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 8, 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16v574.
Full defect summary
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 remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) of the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated october 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (etc) system on certain kia vehicles resulting in the opening of dp21-003. Accordingly, model year (my) 2005-2016 kia optima/k5, my 2006-2015 kia sorento, my 2007-2016 hyundai elantra, my 2007-2016 hyundai santa fe, my 2006-2015 hyundai sonatas are all part of the subject population. The petition was originally filed as a vehicle owner questionnaire that can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under reference (odi) number 11439675.on november 12, 2021, odi opened defec
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (168 complaints, typically around 83,500 miles); brakes (87 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); electrical (47 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra?
- It is 5th of 27 Elantra model years by number of complaints, with 386 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.