2014 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

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

109Engine complaints

54.5%Of all 200 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

ENGINE109 · 54.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC40 · 20%

SERVICE BRAKES15 · 7.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 7%

Unspecified / other13 · 6.5%

Share of the 200 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“On 7/29/2022 we took a trip with a 2014 Tuscan from from Boise Idaho to Worland WY. About 2 hours past Pocatello in a town…”NHTSA complaint 11477265 — filed 08/02/2022

“I received a recall letter in the mail regarding the knowck sensor software. I took the my vehicle to the dealership on 11/09/2021, and the…”NHTSA complaint 11474068 — filed 07/15/2022

“The first time while driving my engine seized on my 2014 hyundai tucson I had a loaner from the dealership for almost a year. They…”NHTSA complaint 11472180 — filed 07/03/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson: 109 of 200 complaints on file (54.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

200 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 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.