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2014 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 24 of 746 total complaints (3%) on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, with a median failure mileage of 77,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area. Sunroof shattering and door latches that won't open are the most common patterns reported.

Structure & Body complaints
24
3% of 746
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shatters or explodes while driving at highway speed, sometimes cutting occupants.
  • Rear or driver-side doors fail to latch or open from outside, occasionally requiring the door to be tied shut or the panel broken to get in.
  • Hood gas shocks wear out, causing the hood to fall without warning while open.
  • One owner reported a fire starting near the engine while driving, with black smoke and total engine shutdown.
  • Keyless start idle-timer failure allowed the engine to keep running unattended, leading to a carbon monoxide incident.

When 2014 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2014, latest Aug 18, 2025.

2014 Hyundai Sonata structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2014Sep 2017Nov 2018Dec 2019Jun 2021Oct 2023Aug 2024Aug 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 2010171 (50%)
  2. 201198 (3%)
  3. 201244 (3%)
  4. 201353 (3%)
  5. 201424 (3%)
  6. 201566 (6%)
  7. 201638 (5%)
  8. 201754 (7%)
  9. 201826 (7%)
  10. 20197 (4%)
  11. 202030 (17%)
  12. 20216 (5%)
  13. 20225 (5%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20245 (11%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sonata, which is 3% of the 746 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata's body or structure issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body problem area on the 2014 Sonata.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Sonata is 77,000 miles.
What are the most reported structure and body failures on the 2014 Sonata?
Owners most often report sunroof glass shattering while driving and doors that won't latch or open, along with isolated hood-shock and keyless-start incidents.
Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Across the 24 complaints in this area, NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported.

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.