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2014 Hyundai Sonata: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, most recently filed May 2022. Owners have filed 746 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 7campaigns 2 fuel system · 2 engine · 2 seat belt Source: NHTSA Complaints 746filed Owner reports, 2010–2019 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 37mpg combined $1,765/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.4 L 4-cyl· Automatic 3 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (7)

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V312000 Filed May 6, 2022

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
58.2% repairedof 215,171 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V121000 Filed Feb 28, 2020

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported216,799 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V934000 Filed Dec 28, 2018

High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
61.2% repairedof 150,730 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 17V617000 Filed Oct 4, 2017

Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
85.6% repairedof 443,545 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 17V226000 Filed Mar 31, 2017

Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure

Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
72.8% repairedof 572,000 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V152000 Filed Mar 8, 2017

Seat Belt Linkages may Detach

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
67.1% repairedof 977,778 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V434000 Filed Jul 18, 2014

Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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 is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy
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.
79.7% repairedof 883,000 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (746)

746 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

29involved a crash
40involved a fire
35injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 746.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other Sonata years

Best and worst Sonata years →
345 3,376 1,557 1,911 746 1,146 726 764 373 162
2010201120122013201420152016201720182019
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.7%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 37 mpg combined

37
mpg combined
35
city
38
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,800
CO₂ tailpipe
245 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,765per year
$147per month
405gallons a year

Miles ÷ 37 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Hyundai Sonata configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive35 / 38 / 37$1,800245
2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive24 / 34 / 27$2,500324
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 24$2,800361

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Sonata years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2015 Hyundai Sonata report1,146 complaints · 9 campaigns →2013 Hyundai Sonata report1,911 complaints · 9 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2014 Hyundai Sonata FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 22V312000 (fuel system), 20V121000 (fuel system), 18V934000 (engine), 17V617000 (seat belt), 17V226000 (engine), 17V152000 (seat belt), 14V434000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems?

Owners filed 746 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (301), Electrical system (135), Exterior lighting (120) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 35 city, 38 highway and 37 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2014 Hyundai Sonata get?

NHTSA rated the 2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).

How does the 2014 Sonata compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2019 Hyundai Sonata model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (162) and the 2011 the most (3,376). The 2014 drew 746. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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