2014 Hyundai Sonata Electrical System Problems
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata has 208 electrical-system complaints to NHTSA, 28% of all complaints for the year, including 14 fires and 2 crashes at a median mileage of 68,000. No related recall is listed for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 208
- 28% of 746
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 14
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Rear brake and taillight bulbs overheat and melt the socket or wiring harness, sometimes requiring repeated bulb replacements.
- Taillights flicker rapidly on and off, resembling hazard lights, both during the day and at night.
- The engine stalls suddenly while driving, followed by a burning smell and visible smoke from under the hood.
- Vehicles catch fire after stalling, in some cases while still on the road or highway, requiring the car to be towed.
- Warning lights, including the battery indicator, illuminate before the vehicle fails to restart after stalling.
- A faulty starter has triggered a burning odor and smoke from under the hood while the vehicle was parked with the engine running.
When 2014 Hyundai Sonata electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 16, 2014, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 208 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, which is 28% of the 746 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there fires linked to the 2014 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?
- Yes, NHTSA complaints in this category include 14 fires and 2 crashes, with a median mileage at failure of 68,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Sonata.
- How does the 2014 Sonata compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2014 Sonata's 28% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is the highest of any model year listed, compared to 21% in 2012 and 2018, and 17% in 2015.
- What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2014 Sonata?
- Owners most often describe melting brake and taillight bulbs, flickering taillights, and sudden engine stalling accompanied by smoke or fire.