2014 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 114 of 201 complaints (57%) filed on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, with a median failure mileage of 91,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this specific complaint set, though owners often cite similarities to Hyundai/Kia engine recalls on other models.
- Engine complaints
- 114
- 57% of 201
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 91,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or seizes without warning while driving at highway speeds, often near 55 mph, leaving the vehicle unable to restart.
- Owners report a knocking or ticking noise on cold start that worsens over about 24 hours before the engine fails completely.
- Cylinder misfires and rough idling occur at low mileage, in one case as early as 9,890 miles.
- Excessive oil burning leads owners to compare the engine to the recalled unit used in the Hyundai Sonata.
- Engine seizure or destruction is reported at high mileage, including cases at 103,175, 108,000, and 146,000 miles.
- A short block replacement was needed twice in one case, first at 18,000 miles and again at 26,000 miles.
When 2014 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 14, 2014, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tucson 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 Tucson?
- Engine issues make up 114 of the 201 total complaints filed for the 2014 Tucson, or 57% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson engine?
- NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint data, though several owners describe symptoms similar to recalled engines in other Hyundai and Kia models.
- At what mileage do 2014 Tucson engines typically fail?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 91,000 miles, though some owners reported failures well below and above that figure.
- What symptoms come before a 2014 Tucson engine failure?
- Owners commonly report knocking or ticking noises, stalling at speed, misfires, and oil burning before the engine stops running or seizes.