2014 Hyundai Tucson reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 201 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tucson years here — under the median of the other years, which is 28. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Air bags.

2012 Hyundai Tucson — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

201

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (110 of 201), then Hydraulic brakes (41) and Electrical system (15). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Tucson has 266 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2015 has 227 complaints, 5 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as 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 Tucson. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2022-02-03 · NHTSA campaign 22V056000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

Recall Air bags 2014-05-13 · NHTSA campaign 14V245000

Summary Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

Complaints by component (201 total)

Engine

110

Hydraulic brakes

Electrical system

Service brakes

Powertrain

Fuel and propulsion system

Steering

Engine and engine cooling

Speed control

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Structure

Suspension

Tires

Wheels

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Forward collision avoidance

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seats

Traction control

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Complete engine failure in July of 2024. When the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. When the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed…"
Engine · filed 2026-08-26
"The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound. While accelerating, the sound level increased. The contact stated that the…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-20
"My truck started knock and losing power as I drove it. I took it to get serviced put the machine same is was a recall on the engine. I took it to the Hyundai dealership with in 2 weeks he said it was rejected by Hyundai…"
Engine · filed 2026-02-23
"I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON. IN AUGUST 2025 I NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS SEIZED. THIS MEANT THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, OUTSIDE OR REMOTELY. THIS PRESENTED A…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-01-12
"The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's wife was able to coast…"
Engine · filed 2025-12-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	4 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
Tucson two-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$2800
Tucson two-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	23	28	25 MPG	$2600
Tucson four-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	21	25	22 MPG	$2950
Tucson four-wheel drive	2.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Four-wheel drive	20	25	22 MPG	$2950

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (TL), 2012–2020

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual) , 4.8 qt capacity

Tire size 225/60R17 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for mid-generation years (especially 2016) concentrate on the power train and engine. Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software, while owners are advised to park outside until remedied. Safety recall 16V-628 covers certain 2016 Tucsons with the 7-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission that may fail to move after repeated accelerator tip-in in heat; dealers update TCM software. Safety recall 16V-348 covers certain 2016 Tucsons whose secondary hood latch may not hold if the primary latch is released, so the hood can open while driving; dealers replace that latch.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Tucson?

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

Has the 2014 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson?

Owners have filed 201 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Tucson take?

5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-543 cover on the Hyundai Tucson?

Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software,…

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

3rd generation (TL) (2012-2020).