2014 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of all complaints for the year. These reports include 9 crashes and 4 fires, with a median failure mileage of 64,157. No brake-related recall is on file for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 73
- 10% of 746
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 64,158 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden brake failure or loss of stopping power at moderate speeds, sometimes with pedal fluttering as if ABS engaged on its own.
- Some drivers report brakes engaging without pedal input, causing the car to lock up and, in one case, smoke near the front wheels.
- Several complaints involve reduced braking effectiveness during panic stops in traffic or wet weather, contributing to crashes.
- One owner reported the rear brake light bulbs overheating and melting the light assembly inside the trunk, repeatedly needing bulb replacement.
- A separate report describes total loss of brake function alongside a full engine and electrical system shutdown while driving.
When 2014 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 20, 2014, latest Apr 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 73 brake complaints for the 2014 Sonata, which is 10% of all 746 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
- No related recall is listed in the data for brakes on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Sonata?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints is 64,157 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2014 Sonata led to crashes or injuries?
- Yes, the 73 brake complaints include 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries reported to NHTSA.
- Is the 2014 Sonata worse for brakes than other model years?
- Its 10% share of complaints tied to brakes is close to the 2011-2013 Sonata years, and higher than most years from 2016 onward, based on NHTSA data.