2014 Hyundai Tucson Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Hyundai Tucson carries a Caution verdict, ranked 14th of 21 model years, with 201 complaints and a complaint index of 35. It's capped to Caution because of a park-outside brake recall, even though its complaint index is mid-range. Engine problems dominate, making up 57% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Tucson years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 201
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 21 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 Hyundai Tucson problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine114 (57%)
- Brakes56 (28%)
- Electrical System17 (8%)
- Other13 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (5%)
- Fuel System6 (3%)
- Steering4 (2%)
- Structure & Body4 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (2%)
- Airbags2 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine noises like knocking or ticking sometimes precede sudden engine failure, with one owner reporting failure around 103,000 miles.
- Some owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting or behaving unpredictably, including a case where reverse engaged instead of the intended gear.
- A burning odor combined with a Drive-gear failure to move forward was reported in one brake-related complaint, alongside a small fire.
- One electrical complaint describes the car catching fire while driving, starting near the engine area with no prior warning.
- Steering complaints describe sudden loss of steering control or the wheel becoming loose and hard to hold at low mileage.
- An early electrical complaint describes the vehicle failing to start on multiple occasions at very low mileage.
2014 Hyundai Tucson recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V056000Feb 3, 2022Brakes357,348 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
- NHTSA 14V245000May 13, 2014Airbags137,500 vehicles
Air bags
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
Risk: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
2014 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Tucson years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Tucson a Caution verdict, ranking 14th out of 21 model years for this model, with 201 complaints and a complaint index of 35.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine issues lead with 114 complaints (57% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 91,000. Brakes follow with 56 complaints, and electrical system issues account for 17 complaints.
- Does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls: a 2022 brake ABS module recall advising owners to park outside due to fire risk, and a 2014 airbag bolt recall affecting the driver's air bag assembly.
- Why is the 2014 Tucson capped at Caution instead of getting a better verdict?
- Its verdict is capped to Caution because it has a park-outside recall for the ABS module, which overrides what its complaint index of 35 alone would suggest.
- How does the 2014 Tucson compare to other Tucson years?
- Its complaint index of 35 is better than 2012, 2013, 2015, and the 2016-2019 and 2022/2025 model years, all of which are rated Avoid or worse, but worse than the 2006-2009 Good-rated years.