2014 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
75/100
#6 most-complained of 21 Elantra years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has a complaint index of 75 and ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine problems dominate with 180 complaints (47% share), and NHTSA lists two recalls, both tied to brakes.
- Complaints
- 382
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 35 / 15
- Injuries / deaths
- 29 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25.5 city / 35 hwy
Top 2014 Hyundai Elantra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine180 (47%)
- Brakes98 (26%)
- Electrical System55 (14%)
- Other47 (12%)
- Airbags32 (8%)
- Steering28 (7%)
- Fuel System24 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires23 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (5%)
- Structure & Body10 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or engine revving while parking or at low speeds, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some report the engine or undercarriage catching fire while driving, with smoke and loud bangs coming from the front of the vehicle.
- Drivers describe brake pedals going hard and unresponsive, with no braking power even with steady pressure.
- Owners report the vehicle stalling suddenly at highway speed with no response from the accelerator pedal.
- Several describe airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or side collisions.
- Some report the ESC/traction control activating unexpectedly at highway speed alongside ABS warning lights, cutting engine power and making the car hard to control.
2014 Hyundai Elantra recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
- NHTSA 17V769000Nov 30, 2017Brakes390,467 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
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 brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Risk: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
2014 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Elantra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Elantra ranks 6th worst among 21 model years with a complaint index of 75, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Elantra years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 180 of 382 complaints (47% share), with a median mileage at failure of 78,000 miles for that category.
- Does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2014 Elantra, both involving the brakes: a 2023 recall advising owners to park outside due to brake fluid leak risk, and a 2017 recall for a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad.
- How does the 2014 Elantra compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's complaint index of 75 is lower than 2013 (100) and 2017 (95) but higher than most other Elantra years, placing it among the worse years for owner-reported problems.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
- The EPA rates the 2014 Elantra at 29 mpg combined (25.5 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,225.