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2014 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, 8% of its 201 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 11,000 miles, and one fire was reported. NHTSA shows no recalls tied to this electrical pattern for the 2014 model year.

Electrical System complaints
17
8% of 201
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle fails to start repeatedly, sometimes as low as 2,700 to 3,000 miles, without a clear diagnosis.
  • Battery drains completely after the car sits idle for a couple of days, a problem some owners say began from new and persisted even after multiple battery replacements.
  • Electric window switches on the front and rear doors stop responding, requiring repeated replacement.
  • One owner reported the vehicle caught fire while driving with no prior warning signs.
  • Dashboard warning lights illuminate intermittently along with a loss of power steering.

When 2014 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2014, latest Apr 9, 2024.

2014 Hyundai Tucson electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2014Apr 2017Jul 2018Aug 2020Jun 2022Aug 2023Apr 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Apr 2024; peak Nov 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 200540 (22%)
  2. 200624 (18%)
  3. 20079 (14%)
  4. 20085 (12%)
  5. 20092 (11%)
  6. 20108 (14%)
  7. 201113 (10%)
  8. 201219 (7%)
  9. 201322 (8%)
  10. 201417 (8%)
  11. 201522 (10%)
  12. 2016235 (15%)
  13. 201793 (9%)
  14. 201838 (10%)
  15. 201950 (13%)
  16. 202022 (12%)
  17. 202111 (14%)
  18. 202259 (15%)
  19. 202330 (23%)
  20. 202420 (21%)
  21. 202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Tucson, which is 8% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?
NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this electrical complaint pattern on the 2014 Tucson.
At what mileage do electrical issues usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 11,000 miles.
Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes and zero injuries tied to these complaints, but one fire was reported.
How does 2014 compare to other Tucson years for electrical complaints?
The 2014 Tucson's 8% share is similar to 2012 and 2013 (7% and 8%), but lower than 2016's 15% and far below 2023's 23% and 2025's 26%.

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.