2014 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
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Most common problems
What owners report
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!
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
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
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.