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2014 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 391 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
391complaints
35crashes reported
15fires reported
29injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine170 · 43%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)46 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other46 · 12%
  • Electrical System45 · 12%
  • Service Brakes41 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control27 · 7%
  • Steering27 · 7%
  • Air Bags26 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System22 · 6%
  • Power Train21 · 5%

What owners report

Electrical System,Engine Fire

I woke up to my neighbor banging on my door that my car was on fire. my car was in flames. the fire department had already been called. the entire front of my car as well as the interior was completely destroyed.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the brakes made abnormal grinding sounds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the front brakes, but the rear brakes were leaking brake fluid. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle

Engine

On xxx the vehicle stalled on a busy road, with no warning/ messages appearing until the car died. it was left at dakota k auto repair in buffalo grove, il the same day. they replicated the stalling issue four times, but were unable to diagnose the issue. the vehicle was then brought to hyundai auto nation o'hare in des plaines, il on xxx. the vehicle stalled twice while they drove it. on xxx their diagnosis stated t

Engine

I am writing to formally log a safety defect complaint regarding a severe mechanical failure in my 2014 hyundai elantra, equipped with the nu 1.8l engine. the vehicle has been professionally diagnosed with severe internal engine knocking stemming from catastrophic piston slap, a manufacturing defect inherent to this engine family block that causes premature cylinder wall scuffing, piston ring degradation, and unmeter

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 2026-09-29.