2014 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

298Engine complaints

40.3%Of all 740 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE298 · 40.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM131 · 17.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING107 · 14.5%

Unspecified / other80 · 10.8%

STEERING63 · 8.5%

Share of the 740 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V226000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10994945 — filed 06/13/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V152000(ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2017…”NHTSA complaint 10993927 — filed 06/08/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V152000(ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY OF 2017…”NHTSA complaint 10993904 — filed 06/08/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata: 298 of 740 complaints on file (40.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

740 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 39 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.