2014 Hyundai Sonata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (202) · Exterior Lighting (89) · Steering (56)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
391 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V312000 · 215,171 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2020-02-28 · campaign 20V121000 · 216,799 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.
Engine 2018-12-28 · campaign 18V934000 · 150,730 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2017-10-04 · campaign 17V617000 · 443,545 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2017-03-31 · campaign 17V226000 · 572,000 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2017-03-08 · campaign 17V152000 · 977,778 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-07-18 · campaign 14V434000 · 883,000 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (181)
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.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
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
Air Bags 2025-12-19 · TRW Settlement DCS · Other
a class action settlement regarding the trw airbag was recently decided. based on the class action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. please see attached for details. impacted vehicles are also noted below. for further information regarding settlement benefits and contacts, ple
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What owners report
2026-10-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“summary of event: this vehicle was brought to an authorized hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the theta ii engine recall campaign. the dealership successfully installed a replacement engine provided by the manufacturer. however, the dealership and hyundai motor america are now refusing to return the vehicle t…”
2026-10-09 · Power Train“my 2014 hyundai sonata experienced a failure of the transmission shift cable connection, the same safety-related defect addressed by hyundai recall campaign 123 (nhtsa recall 14v-434). the gear selector stopped functioning correctly. although i could physically move the shifter using the shift-lock release, the dashboard continued displaying neutr…”
2026-10-06 · Structure:body“shortly after we bought the vehicle in 2021, my 7 year old daughter (who weighed about [xxx] at the time) got in the car through the driver side rear door and closed it normally. when we got home, the door would no longer open and has not opened now for 5 years. a mechanic said it would cost more than $1400 to repair because he would have to remove…”
2026-10-05 · Engine“i was driving on the freeway about 100 miles outside of boise, id when the vehicle went into limp mode and a flashing check engine light came on. i had it towed to the hyundai dealership in boise where they ran a diagnostic check and it came back with a p1326 code, which is the issue related to the engine/ball bearings. they said it passed the bear…”
2026-09-22 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:bulbs“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 to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and determined that the brake light housing needed to be replaced. the brake light housi…”
2026-09-11 · Engine · 141,000 mi“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 started. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle failed to ac…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“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 started fire. i inhaled lot a of smoke. i am a asthama patient so felt dozy immediately. somehow i immediately came out of the car. i c…”
2026-08-20 · Engine“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 lane, narrowly avoiding a rear-end collision and putting my family and other motorists at extreme risk. the vehicle was towed im…”
2026-07-18 · Steering“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 control warning lights to illuminate while driving. as a result, these important safety systems lost functionality and were no longer ava…”
2026-07-13 · Engine“the check engine lights blinking, it overheats and it shuts down.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.