Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, including Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems?

Owners filed 751 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (304), electrical system (135), exterior lighting (120), steering (65).

How much does a 2014 Hyundai Sonata cost to own for 5 years?

About $37,028 over 5 years ($617/month) at an estimated $9,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2014 Hyundai Sonata

The 2014 Hyundai Sonata earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 58/100. Expect about $37,028 to own it for five years, or $617 a month. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 751 complaints.

Recalls: 7
Complaints: 751
5-yr cost: $37k
MPG (EPA): 27

Fair

Ownership Score

2014 Hyundai Sonata vs nearby years

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7 recalls may apply

For the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

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Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $9,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$37,028

$617/month · $0.62/mile

Depreciation	$2,037
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$7,445
Maintenance	$7,480
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$2,526
Taxes & fees	$1,540

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

751 complaints29 involved a crash40 involved a fire

Engine304
Electrical System135
Exterior Lighting120
Unknown Or Other81
Steering65
Service Brakes60

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 5 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD

What to check on a used 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy?: The 2014 Hyundai Sonata earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 58/100. Expect about $37,028 to own it for five years, or $617 a month. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 751 complaints.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, including Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Sonata problems?: Owners filed 751 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (304), electrical system (135), exterior lighting (120), steering (65).
How much does a 2014 Hyundai Sonata cost to own for 5 years?: About $37,028 over 5 years ($617/month) at an estimated $9,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.