2014 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,071
- 479 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 296 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 48 reported crashes · 46 injuries · 61 fires
What owners report fails — 2014 Hyundai Sonata
- ENGINE 296
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 130
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 107
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 79
- STEERING 62
7 recalls on record for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 22V312000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 20V121000 · 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V934000 · 2019 · ENGINE A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V617000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event o
- NHTSA 17V152000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Hyundai Sonata units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 1,071 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (296 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (296), electrical system (130), exterior lighting (107), unknown or other (79). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.