2014 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Accent, 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year. Owners commonly report oil consumption, stalling, and knocking noises, with a median failure mileage of 88,900 miles. No engine-specific recall is listed in NHTSA data for this year.
- Engine complaints
- 19
- 24% of 79
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine burns excess oil, with owners reporting roughly a quart consumed every 1,500 miles despite regular oil changes.
- Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving or coming to a stop, with RPM dropping to zero and no warning light illuminated.
- Knocking or ticking noise from the engine compartment, in some cases traced to faulty lifters requiring engine replacement.
- Rod bearing connector failure allowing metal shavings to clog oil flow, leading to loud knocking, power loss, and engine seizure.
- Hesitation or near-stall at highway speed and idle, accompanied by RPM and speedometer dropping toward zero and flickering warning lights.
When 2014 Hyundai Accent engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 22, 2018, latest Jul 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Accent
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Accent model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Accent have?
- NHTSA lists 19 engine complaints for the 2014 Accent, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2014 Hyundai Accent?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2014 Accent's engine complaints.
- At what mileage do 2014 Accent engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Accent is 88,900 miles.
- What are the most common engine problems reported on the 2014 Accent?
- Owners most often report oil consumption, unexpected stalling, knocking or ticking noises, and in some cases rod bearing failure leading to engine seizure.
- Were there any fires linked to engine complaints on the 2014 Accent?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires among the complaints filed in this area, though no crashes or injuries were reported.