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2014 Hyundai Elantra reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 382 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 23 per year. That is about even with the other Elantra years here. Their median is 25 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Pedals and linkages.

2012 Hyundai Elantra
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Complaints

382

Per year

23

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (163 of 382), then Electrical system (47) and Hydraulic brakes (45). Those filings include 35 that report a crash, 15 that report a fire, 22 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Elantra has 1,329 complaints, 116 per year, and the 2015 has 262 complaints, 13 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Hyundai Elantra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Recall hydraulic brakes, pedals and linkages 2017-11-30 · NHTSA campaign 17V769000
Summary Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

Complaints by component (382 total)

Engine
163
Electrical system
47
Hydraulic brakes
45
Service brakes
41
Air bags
32
Steering
28
Speed control
27
Fuel and propulsion system
22
Powertrain
21
Suspension
14
Electronic stability control (ESC)
12
Exterior lighting
10
Structure
9
Wheels
8
Seat belts
6
Tires
4
Visibility and wipers
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Traction control
2
Visibility
2
Air brakes
1
Equipment
1
Fire-related
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

35

Fire-flagged

15

Injury reports

22

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I woke up to my neighbor banging on my door that my car was on fire. My car was in flames. The fire department had already been called. The entire front of my car as well as the interior was completely destroyed."
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the brakes made abnormal grinding sounds. The vehicle…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-07-27
  • "On XXX the vehicle stalled on a busy road, with no warning/ messages appearing until the car died. It was left at Dakota K Auto Repair in Buffalo Grove, IL the same day. They replicated the stalling issue four times,…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-22
  • "I am writing to formally log a safety defect complaint regarding a severe mechanical failure in my 2014 Hyundai Elantra, equipped with the Nu 1.8L engine. The vehicle has been professionally diagnosed with severe…"
    Engine · filed 2026-05-21
  • "Vehicle was parked and turned off in a residential driveway when a fire spontaneously ignited in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights, unusual sounds, or symptoms prior to the incident. The fire…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-05-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Elantra 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Elantra 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 34 28 MPG $2300
Elantra 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 37 31 MPG $2100
Elantra 1.8L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 36 30 MPG $2150
Elantra Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Elantra GT 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Elantra GT 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2400
Elantra Limited 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 36 30 MPG $2150

Specs and fitment

5th generation (MD), 2012–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.8L and 2.0L per manual) , 4.2 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R16 to 225/45R17 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 17V769000. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature. If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra reliable?

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 382 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 23 per year. That is about even with the other Elantra years here. Their median is 25 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Pedals and linkages.

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Elantra?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (163 of 382), then Electrical system (47) and Hydraulic brakes (45). Those filings include 35 that report a crash, 15 that report a fire, 22 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Elantra has 1,329 complaints, 116 per year, and the 2015 has 262 complaints, 13 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Hyundai Elantra been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?

Owners have filed 382 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Elantra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra is 28.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Elantra take?

5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.8L and 2.0L per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 17V-769 cover on the Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA campaign 17V769000.

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

5th generation (MD) (2012-2016).