2014 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 331 engine complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 44% of all 746 complaints for the year, with 25 fires and 10 crashes reported. Two related recalls cover fuel pipe leaks and premature engine bearing wear. Median mileage at failure is 83,500.
- Engine complaints
- 331
- 44% of 746
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 25
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 83,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes followed by smoke or flames from the front or rear of the vehicle.
- Owners describe hearing abnormal knocking or noise from under the hood before the engine loses power.
- Vehicles stall at low speed and then catch fire shortly after restarting, with a burning odor noted beforehand.
- Engine hesitation or power loss occurs during turns or lane changes, in some cases leading to a collision.
- Some owners report the fuel pipe recall repair could not be completed because the replacement part was unavailable.
When 2014 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 2, 2014, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 18V934000Dec 28, 2018Engine150,730 vehicles
Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
- NHTSA 17V226000Mar 31, 2017Engine572,000 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 331 engine complaints for the 2014 Sonata, which is 44% of all 746 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two engine-related recalls: campaign 18V934000 covering a high pressure fuel pipe leak, and campaign 17V226000 covering premature bearing wear from a machining error during engine manufacturing.
- At what mileage do 2014 Sonata engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 83,500 miles.
- Are the 2014 Sonata engine complaints serious?
- NHTSA records 25 fires, 10 crashes, and 7 injuries tied to engine complaints for the 2014 Sonata.
- Is the engine problem rate worse in 2014 than other Sonata years?
- The 44% share for 2014 is lower than 2015 (58%), 2016 (65%), 2018 (62%), and 2019 (58%), but higher than 2020 (21%) and 2021 (27%), based on NHTSA data across model years.