2014 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-31 · Engine · 138,500 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the rpm decreased significantly, and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine fail…”
2024-06-13 · Engine · 117,500 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine was clogged with engine oil. the contact was informed t…”
2024-05-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs warning light illuminated, causing the brake pedal stopper to fail. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact also stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. the vehicl…”
2022-12-12 · Engine · 113,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. during the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who updated the engine software on several oc…”
2022-03-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the low oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to veer to the side of the roadway. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving in a parking garage. the dealer was…”
2021-12-01 · Engine · 119,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and then lost motive power. the oil and battery warning lights were illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after three hours. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was …”
2021-11-01 · Engine · 96,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra gt. the contact stated that while driving up at hill at 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal, knocking noise emit from the engine without warning. once the contact reached the top of the hill, the vehicle shutoff without warning. due to the failure, she had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who in…”
2021-10-06 · Engine · 104,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai elantra. the contact stated while driving down a hill at 10 mph, various warning lights illuminated as the vehicle lost all power. the contact stated that the brakes and steering failed as the vehicle rolled down a hill and stopped at the bottom of the hill. the contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.