2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5) · Service Brakes (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
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.
Service bulletins (107)
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 2026-08-26 · 26-BE-022H DCS · Warranty Program/Extension
the warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use. refer to the warranty and service parts information outlined in this bulletin whenever clock spring replacement is required.
Air Bags 2026-08-25 · 26-BE-022H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
the warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use for original & subsequent owners.
Air Bags 2026-08-25 · 26-BE-022H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
the warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use. refer to the warranty and service parts information outlined in this bulletin whenever clock spring replacement is required.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · Service Brakes“• the engine hybrid electrical network & anti lock braking system (abs) failed. the independent scan confirmed codes p136 (engine knock signal) u2093/u1004 ( hybrid control module communication loss) and c1614 (abs can timeout). the vehicle is fully available upon request. • while driving at highway speeds on the freeway every single light on the …”
2026-01-10 · Electrical System“hybrid system warning. safely drop don’t drive. it comes and goes for all hybrids it has the issue…”
2024-06-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 134,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. several unknow warning lights were illuminated…”
2024-05-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 172,453 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that while attem…”
2024-03-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact received notification nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer was made aware of the…”
2024-02-06 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not able to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed and determi…”
2024-01-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the…”
2024-01-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the is…”
2023-11-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "brake system malfunction - vehicle will turn off for safety" was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle turned off. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the abs module was faulty and needed to be repla…”
2023-01-11 · Engine · 116,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai sonata hybrid. the contact stated while driving onto an on-ramp at an unknown speed, an abnormal knocking noise was heard. the vehicle was able to accelerate to approximately 40 mph. the contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was driven home and then to a dealer. while at the dealer, the f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.