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2014 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (56% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 10th of 22 Tucson 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 Tucson problems
Engine
113 complaints · 56%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
I purchased this 2014 Hyundai Tucson as a second owner from a Hyundai dealership for my daughter in january of 2018 with 70,223 miles. Car had been inspected and serviced by the dealership Hyundai technicians. On 9/13/2019 while driving the vehicle started making loud banging noises from the engine and experienced…
Driving normally then all of a sudden knocking sound from the engine and cant get vehicle moving at attempted speed. Vehicle shakes a bit, check engine light comes on then oil light comes on.
Brakes
56 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, dbc, and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer performed the recall repair under NHTSA campaign number: 22v056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the failure…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
Electrical
15 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Vehicle has dead battery when sitting a couple days since day one from new (2014). Been to shop (dealer) numerous times without any improvement. Ip junction box and battery were replaced in 10/ 2015 and battery checked ok 10/17, but still gets dead battery now and then when sitting 2 days
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 6%The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact safely exited the vehicle. The vehicle then caught fire in the engine compartment, causing the windshield to shatter and…
Transmission
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles.
Engine started knocking and vehicle went into limp mode as my daughter left highway for her exit . When Hyundai attempted to replace engine, discovered 4WD transfer case seized into transmission preventing removal of engine, replaced engine ,transmission, and transfer case. This is the same engine in the santa fe …
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed a certain speed and would jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was given an appointment…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 4%Stainless steel fuel tube replaced for second time in 15 months; first time when engine blew (piston came apart) and second time 2 days after routine maintenance performed at dealership (efi service). Fuel leak developed when fuel pump running as car being driven at 70 MPH. Strong fuel smell in vehicle while driving…
Bought car in dec 2017. July 8, 2018, car caught on fire while driving. No issues before this event. No warning, care just went up in flames starting from under the car/the engine. There have been recalls on other models of Hyundai cars, but they do not include Hyundai tuscons. I think this needs to be investigated…
Steering
4 complaints · 2%Driving in dry conditions and steering completely failed. 2014 Hyundai Tucson with 3200 miles. Bought brand new 3 months ago in march 2014.
While driving the steering wheel suddenly became so loose I had to told the wheel very still because if you touched slightly the car would swerve either to the left or right this continued for several minutes and then correct itself. This happened any times - then lights on the dashboard came on - the air pressure…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v056000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
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 Tucson 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 multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 31, 2022. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Full defect summary
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.
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
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (113 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); brakes (56 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); electrical (15 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 3, 2022 (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 Tucson?
- It is 10th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 202 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.