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2014 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 205 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

2recalls
205complaints
4crashes reported
3fires reported
3injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine113 · 55%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)41 · 20%
  • Electrical System15 · 7%
  • Service Brakes15 · 7%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 6%
  • Power Train11 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 3%
  • Steering4 · 2%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling3 · 1%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 1%

What owners report

Engine

The engine in my 2014 hyundai tucson failed in september 2026 at about 40,000 miles. i am the original and only owner and bought the vehicle new. the failure was due to the theta ii engine connecting-rod bearing defect. this failure is covered by hyundai's lifetime engine warranty extension under recall 23v-053. hyundai corporate and the dealer denied the warranty engine replacement, first because the ksds knock-sens

Engine

I was driving on the highway on september 10, 2026 when the engine in my 2014 hyundai tucson shut off. the engine failed at about 40,000 miles. i am the original and only owner and bought the vehicle new. the failure was due to the theta ii engine connecting-rod bearing defect. this failure is covered by hyundai's lifetime engine warranty extension under recall 23v-053. hyundai corporate and the dealer denied the war

Fuel/Propulsion System

An authorized hyundai dealership performed a major engine replacement on my vehicle on june 11, 2024. the vehicle mileage was documented as 110,797 miles in and 111,799 miles out. in september 2026, after the vehicle had reached 129,430 miles, i brought it to an authorized hyundai dealership because of a severe gasoline odor and evidence of gasoline entering the engine oil. the dealership documented the vehicle at 1

Engine

Complete engine failure in july of 2024. when the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. when the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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