2014 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (94) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38) · Service Brakes (12)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
94 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2022-02-03 · campaign 22V056000 · 357,348 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
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 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.
Air Bags 2014-05-13 · campaign 14V245000 · 137,500 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (171)
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
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 171 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“an authorized hyundai dealership performed a major engine replacement on my vehicle on june 11, 2024. the vehicle mileage was documented as 110,797 miles in and 111,799 miles out. in september 2026, after the vehicle had reached 129,430 miles, i brought it to an authorized hyundai dealership because of a severe gasoline odor and evidence of gasoli…”
2026-08-26 · Engine“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 to get the recall addressed. …”
2026-04-20 · Engine · 134,000 mi“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 failure was related to the engine warranty extension txxm. an independent mechanic was contacted and determined that there was an inter…”
2026-02-23 · Engine“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 to replace my motor. i service my car but they said i didn't. if it's a recall and not my fault. …”
2026-01-12 · Unknown Or Other“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 serious safety hazard in the event of a collision , overturn , fire or flood. no passenger could exit, and no rescuer could open the …”
2025-12-15 · Engine · 130,000 mi“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 the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine fai…”
2025-11-16 · Engine“on 10/13/25, i was driving on a state hwy & lost all power. all of my warning lights came on. i managed to pull into a driveway & when i tried to start it, puffs of smoke were coming from under the hood. i got it to my mechanic & he said my starter was burnt up. he replaced the starter & discovered that my engine is seized up. it was a scary inc…”
2025-09-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. the contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. the l…”
2025-08-26 · Power Train“the engine experienced catastrophic failure. a piston punctured the engine block, likely due to failure of the connecting rods, an issue known to be associated with the recalled theta ii engine. the engine is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. we were scared and felt seriously endangered during the incident. the engine…”
2025-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high pressure fuel line began leaking gasoline after warrantee replacement of engine.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.