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2014 Hyundai Sonata reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata holds 746 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sonata years here — over the median of the other years, which is 22. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Engine, and Pretensioner.

2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Complaints

746

Per year

25

Recalls

7

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (301 of 746), then Electrical system (135) and Exterior lighting (120). Those filings include 29 that report a crash, 40 that report a fire, and 25 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Sonata has 1,909 complaints, 71 per year, and the 2015 has 1,144 complaints, 62 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer 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 Sonata. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (7)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2022-05-06 · NHTSA campaign 22V312000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Remedy Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2020-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 20V121000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.
Recall Engine 2018-12-28 · NHTSA campaign 18V934000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2017-10-04 · NHTSA campaign 17V617000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Recall Engine 2017-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 17V226000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2017-03-08 · NHTSA campaign 17V152000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2014-07-18 · NHTSA campaign 14V434000
Summary Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

Complaints by component (746 total)

Engine
301
Electrical system
135
Exterior lighting
120
Steering
65
Service brakes
57
Powertrain
54
Fuel and propulsion system
49
Fuel system, gasoline
38
Air bags
31
Seat belts
25
Speed control
22
Engine and engine cooling
21
Structure
16
Electronic stability control (ESC)
13
Suspension
7
Visibility and wipers
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Seats
5
Wheels
5
Latches, locks, and linkages
4
Visibility
4
Hydraulic brakes
3
Tires
3
Fire-related
2
Back-over prevention
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Child seat
1
Diesel fuel system
1
Interior lighting
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

29

Fire-flagged

40

Injury reports

25

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, a bystander notified the contact that the brake lights were inoperable. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-22
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's wife was driving 65 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle rolled to the shoulder of the road. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-11
  • "Me and my friends are actually going to a trip on three cars. And I am the only one driving my car. All of a sudden when I am on US Highway 82. It started smoke. Immediately I tried to pull over. With in seconds it…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The vehicle suffered an abrupt, internal engine seizure while operating in active traffic at highway speeds. This sudden loss of power created an immediate crash hazard, as the vehicle decelerated rapidly in the travel…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-20
  • "I am submitting this complaint because I believe this issue presents a serious safety concern. My 2014 Hyundai Sonata experienced a failure related to the steering angle sensor, causing the ESC, ABS, and traction…"
    Steering · filed 2026-07-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 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
Sonata 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 34 27 MPG $2400
Sonata 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 31 24 MPG $2700
Sonata hybrid 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 35 38 37 MPG $1750
Sonata hybrid Limited 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 35 38 37 MPG $1750

Specs and fitment

7th generation (LF), 2012–2019
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.4L and 2.0L turbo per manual) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 205/65R16 to 245/45R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for early years in this span (especially 2013) concentrate on the engine. Safety recall 17V-226 covers certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles: machining errors during engine manufacturing may cause premature bearing wear that can seize the engine; dealers inspect and replace the short block as needed. Safety recall 22V-312 (replacing 20V-121) covers certain 2013-2014 Sonatas whose low-pressure fuel hose between the low-pressure and direct-injection pumps may crack from engine-bay heat and leak fuel; dealers replace that hose. Safety recall 18V-934 covers certain 2011-2014 Sonatas previously remedied under 15V-568 or 17V-226 whose high-pressure fuel pipe may have been damaged or mis-torqued during engine replacement and can leak; dealers inspect and replace the pipe as needed. Safety recall 16V-956 covers a small build of 2017 Sonatas (and Elantras) whose driver frontal air-bag inflator end seal may be missing; dealers replace the driver frontal air-bag module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata holds 746 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Sonata years here — over the median of the other years, which is 22. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Engine, and Pretensioner.

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (301 of 746), then Electrical system (135) and Exterior lighting (120). Those filings include 29 that report a crash, 40 that report a fire, and 25 that report an injury.

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

The 2013 Sonata has 1,909 complaints, 71 per year, and the 2015 has 1,144 complaints, 62 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Hyundai Sonata been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Sonata has 7 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 Sonata?

Owners have filed 746 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Sonata get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata is 31.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Sonata take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.

Which Sonata years had the engine bearing safety recall?

Safety recall 17V-226 covers certain 2013-2014 Sonatas (and Santa Fe Sport) for premature engine bearing wear; dealers inspect and replace the short block as needed.