YearToAvoid

2014 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 180 engine complaints, 47% of its 382 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report sudden stalling at speed, engine fires, and eventual engine failure, with a median mileage at failure of 78,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall in this data.

Engine complaints
180
47% of 382
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
11
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly at highway or moderate speed with no warning, sometimes causing loss of steering or control.
  • Engine compartment catches fire while driving, in some cases preceded by smoke, loud bangs, or unusual noise.
  • Vehicle loses power and will not accelerate even with the gas pedal fully pressed, despite adequate fuel.
  • Engine eventually fails outright, with dealers reporting the need for a full engine replacement.
  • Oil warning light flashes intermittently, sometimes alongside repeated random engine shutoffs.

When 2014 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2014, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2014 Hyundai Elantra engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter102014 Q22016 Q22018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
180 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q1 (10).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (17%)
  2. 200617 (11%)
  3. 200726 (10%)
  4. 200862 (20%)
  5. 200930 (12%)
  6. 201040 (11%)
  7. 2011109 (25%)
  8. 2012161 (25%)
  9. 2013271 (21%)
  10. 2014180 (47%)
  11. 2015105 (40%)
  12. 2016123 (42%)
  13. 2017303 (40%)
  14. 2018150 (53%)
  15. 2019136 (54%)
  16. 2020117 (47%)
  17. 202125 (19%)
  18. 202213 (13%)
  19. 202322 (22%)
  20. 202413 (24%)
  21. 20254 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA lists 180 engine complaints for the 2014 Elantra, which is 47% of all 382 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra engine?
The data provided shows no related recall listed for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Elantra?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 78,000 miles.
Do the 2014 Elantra engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
Among the sample complaints reviewed, NHTSA records 12 crashes, 11 fires, and 11 injuries tied to this engine complaint area.
How does the 2014 Elantra compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2014 model's 47% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than most other Elantra years in the data, which range from 11% to 54%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.