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2014 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 780 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

8recalls
780complaints
32crashes reported
41fires reported
38injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine317 · 41%
  • Electrical System145 · 19%
  • Exterior Lighting121 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other82 · 11%
  • Steering64 · 8%
  • Service Brakes63 · 8%
  • Power Train56 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System50 · 6%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)38 · 5%
  • Air Bags27 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? yes. engine how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? vehicle lost power and then shut down while i was driving, causing me to lose my power steering and brakes and forcing me to pull off onto a grass should just past a blind curve for oncoming traffic causing a major safety hazard du

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Summary of event: this vehicle was brought to an authorized hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the theta ii engine recall campaign. the dealership successfully installed a replacement engine provided by the manufacturer. however, the dealership and hyundai motor america are now refusing to return the vehicle to me in a functional, safe condition. safety hazard & defect: the deal

Power Train

My 2014 hyundai sonata experienced a failure of the transmission shift cable connection, the same safety-related defect addressed by hyundai recall campaign 123 (nhtsa recall 14v-434). the gear selector stopped functioning correctly. although i could physically move the shifter using the shift-lock release, the dashboard continued displaying neutral even when i selected park. the vehicle would not start because it w

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine

• the engine hybrid electrical network & anti lock braking system (abs) failed. the independent scan confirmed codes p136 (engine knock signal) u2093/u1004 ( hybrid control module communication loss) and c1614 (abs can timeout). the vehicle is fully available upon request. • while driving at highway speeds on the freeway every single light on the dashboard suddenly lit up all at once & the vehicle immediately starti

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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