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2014 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
395complaints
35crashes reported
16fires reported
31injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine173 · 44%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)47 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other46 · 12%
  • Electrical System45 · 11%
  • Service Brakes41 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control27 · 7%
  • Steering27 · 7%
  • Air Bags26 · 7%
  • Power Train22 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System22 · 6%

What owners report

Engine

I was sold this car in july of 2025, and i was sold an extended warranty. i didn’t know about the recall, the recall caused engine failure so the warranty company refuses to pay for the new engine and hyundai refuses to pay for the new engine even though the recall caused it and the dealership that sold it to me refuses to pay for the new engine even though they sold it to me with the open recall please help!

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine Fire

The contact owned a 2014 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off with the contact seated inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. the contact had previously been smoking a cigarette. the vehicle was idling high, and hesitating while accelerating with a weak battery. the battery warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that th

Engine

Component: engine (oil intrusion cylinders 1, 2, and 4). vehicle currently at stevens creek hyundai, available for inspection upon request. safety risk: large volume of smoke while driving, reduced visibility, and risk of further engine damage while unresolved. reproduced/confirmed: yes. independent mechanic (liberti's automotive, 7/13/26) documented oil entering cylinders 1, 2, and 4. dealership's own inspection gav

Power Train

I am reporting a failure i personally witnessed while servicing a 2014 hyundai elantra; i am not the vehicle owner. on september 24, 2026, at approximately 11 pm and approximately 124,160 miles, both stop/retaining tabs on the automatic transmission oil-level check plug broke during rotation while attempting to remove it for a fluid-level check. the plug continued turning, and i discovered the two broken tabs. i did

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2014 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.