2014 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
550 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 34/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 85,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2014 sits among all Elantra years
What owners report
“Car has shut off while driving twice. Engine was replaced in 2021 for the same issues. First incident occurred while attempting to park after driving 40mins Second incident occurred while at a red light. The car also has problems starting up.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
“The issue is with the steering. No power steering, very hard to turn the steering wheel. Called the dealer. Brought the car to the dealer. 08/04/2015. Diagnose: the steering wheel and column all need to be replaced. The make of this car is a 2014 elantra gt with only 6400 miles. 08/21/2015 still…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
“2014 hyundai elantra will not turn off when car is turned off and key removed from ignition and door is open the radio and clock lights all work as if the car is on when its off”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
“Srs light illuminated on the dash, this means that the airbag control unit sees an issue in the system and disabled the system. This means that the airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
“The steering sticks in the center position. Extra effort is required to move the steering wheel left or right from the center position when driving. Condition developed at 12,000 miles.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Elantra
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 291 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 58,440 miles. Half of those reports fall between 18,588 and 96,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013…
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10,…
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the…
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units…
Technical service bulletins
144 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Elantra TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra drew 550 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 34/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra are engine (164 complaints), brakes & stability (87), and other (61).
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems around 58,440 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 18,588 and 96,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Hyundai Elantra. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.