What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

The engine group has the most complaints, 335. Electrical System follows with 146.

Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact shows 8 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

See the fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata a good year?

See the by-year comparison on this page to compare it with other years of the same model.

2014 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints are there for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA has 778 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 778 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata^[1]. The biggest group names the engine, with 335 complaints^[2].

778owner complaints^[1]

8recalls^[3]

24–37MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups we saw most often in the NHTSA data.

Engine. 335 complaints^[2]. Owners describe cars that stall, hesitate when pulling away, or make odd noises under the hood. Some say the car would not start at all.
Electrical System. 146 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe batteries that go flat and cars that will not start. Others mention warning chimes that stop working. Some owners say dealers could not find the cause.
Exterior Lighting. 121 complaints^[7]. Owners describe headlights that cut out when the turn signal is used. Others talk about brake lights that fail to come on.
Unknown Or Other. 82 complaints^[8]. These reports do not fit a clear component group.
Brakes. 71 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a pedal that does not respond or a car that is slow to stop.
Steering. 66 complaints^[10].
Power Train. 56 complaints^[11].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 50 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Sonata is necessarily included.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (23V651), September 2023. About 1,649,478 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (22V312), May 2022. About 215,171 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (20V121), February 2020. About 216,799 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Engine (18V934), December 2018. About 150,730 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Seat Belts › Pretensioner (17V617), October 2017. About 443,545 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (17V226), March 2017. About 572,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage (17V152), March 2017. About 977,778 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[19]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (14V434), July 2014. About 883,000 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[20]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Sonata, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[21]	24 / 34 / 27	$2,500
Sonata, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[22]	21 / 31 / 24	$2,800
Sonata Hybrid, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	35 / 38 / 37	$1,800
Sonata Hybrid Limited, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[23]	35 / 38 / 37	$1,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	5	4	5	5	9.7%
4 DR FWD^[24]	5	4	5	5	9.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Hyundai Sonata with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[25]	274 hp
2014 Hyundai Sonata with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[26]	159 to 190 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
SONATA 4DR SEDAN 2.0T LIMITED^[27]	190 in	72 in	58 in	110 in	3,395 lb
SONATA 4DR SEDAN GL/GLS/SE/LIMITED^[28]	190 in	72 in	58 in	110 in	3,252 lb
SONATA 4DR SEDAN HYBRID /PREMIUM^[29]	190 in	72 in	58 in	110 in	3,549 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sonata model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	66	2
1996	23	1
1997	49	2
1998	49	1
1999	170	4
2000	276	4
2001	205	3
2002	320	7
2003	199	6
2004	202	1
2005	165	1
2006	1,047	9
2007	696	5
2008	425	3
2009	460	2
2010	345	2
2011	3,474	17
2012	1,712	11
2013	2,024	11
2014	778	8
2015	1,207	12
2016	886	9
2017	879	5
2018	383	2
2019	172	0
2020	197	4
2021	189	4
2022	113	3
2023	103	2
2024	55	1
2025	28	0
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Sonata show 778 complaints and 8 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 25 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 7 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2011 (3,474)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Sonata?

The 2014 Sonata has 778 complaints on file^[1]. Engine reports lead the list at 335^[2]. Electrical and lighting reports follow with 146^[6] and 121^[7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls section on this page and have any used car inspected before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?: The engine group has the most complaints, 335^[2]. Electrical System follows with 146^[6].
Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact shows 8 recalls^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints are there for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA has 778 owner complaints on file^[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?: See the fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata a good year?: See the by-year comparison on this page to compare it with other years of the same model.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Hyundai Sonata

2006 1,047 complaints, 9 recalls
2011 3,474 complaints, 17 recalls
2012 1,712 complaints, 11 recalls
2013 2,024 complaints, 11 recalls
2014 this page
2015 1,207 complaints, 12 recalls
2016 886 complaints, 9 recalls
2017 879 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 383 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Hyundai Sonata

Other Hyundai models from 2014

2014 Hyundai Accent 79 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Hyundai Genesis 44 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe 657 complaints, 7 recalls

All Hyundai models

Similar cars from 2014: large cars

2014 Audi A8 18 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 BMW 5 Series 153 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Chrysler 300 248 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Dodge Charger 346 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Ford Taurus 235 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 24 complaints, 5 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 778 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata (32 mention a crash, 41 a fire, 38 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
335 complaints name the engine component group (8 crashes, 25 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 86,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Sonata model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sonata Hybrid, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 35 city / 38 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
146 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 10 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
121 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (2 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
82 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 5 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,250). NHTSA vehicle records
71 complaints name the brakes component group (9 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,750). NHTSA vehicle records
66 complaints name the steering component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,300). NHTSA vehicle records
56 complaints name the power train component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,000). NHTSA vehicle records
50 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 8 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V651, filed September 22, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V312, filed May 6, 2022: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V121, filed February 28, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V934, filed December 28, 2018: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V617, filed October 4, 2017: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V226, filed March 31, 2017: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V152, filed March 8, 2017: Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V434, filed July 18, 2014: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sonata, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 31 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata Hybrid Limited, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 35 city / 38 highway / 37 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Hyundai Sonata with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 274 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Hyundai Sonata with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 159 to 190 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SONATA 4DR SEDAN 2.0T LIMITED: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,395 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SONATA 4DR SEDAN GL/GLS/SE/LIMITED: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,252 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SONATA 4DR SEDAN HYBRID /PREMIUM: length 190 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,549 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Hyundai Sonata: problems, recalls and fuel economy