Most common 2014 Hyundai Tucson problems
Share of the 202 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Tucson complaints by model year
Best Tucson years: 2011. Years to avoid: 2025, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023. Compare all years →
2014 Hyundai Tucson recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2014 Hyundai Tucson:
Loss of Motive Power
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando.
What 2014 Hyundai Tucson owners say
Engine & cooling all 113 →
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 failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. In addition, the contact was informed of Campaign 953 (Extended Warranty on the Engine). The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed of Campaign 953 (Extended Warranty on the Engine). …
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a solenoid failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the bottom of the engine and related the failure to an unknown recall. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, Clay Cooley Hyundai Mesquite (16230 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Mesquite, TX 75150) who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined the engine replacement due to a mileage discrepancy with the dealer that sold the vehicle. …
Brakes all 56 →
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected on two separate occasions. Additionally, the vehicle was not able to drive forward while the gear shifter was placed in Drive. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who informed the contact that it would take 7-10 days to diagnose the vehicle. The contact stated that other unknown dealers were contacted and the contact was informed that there was no earlier availability to have the vehicle diagnosed. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the doors and windows of the vehicle would fail to lock and would fail to operate as intended intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera would fail to turn on intermittently while reversing. An unknown warning message was displayed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have been receiving recall notices from Hyundai since approximately March 2022 for a fire risk related to the anti-lock breaking system, and to date they have not implemented a repair or fix or given any indication of the time frame in which I can expect a fix to be completed. I went to the dealer several months ago and they indicated that they did not have any information on how long it would be until a repair is implemented. I just received another letter this week (November 2022), almost 8 months since my first notification, and the letter states the same information. Hyundai should have to provide replacement vehicles or reimburse us for our vehicle. I do not feel safe with a car that can suddenly catch on fire. In addition, I cannot simply park my vehicle outside or away from structures. …
2014 Hyundai Tucson engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 28 / 25 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 20 / 25 / 22 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 21 / 25 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson a good car?
Based on 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Tucson rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Tucson at the same age. It is one of the Tucson years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
The engine & cooling — 113 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (56) and electrical system (15).
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, the most recent from February 3, 2022 (control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Tucson?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2023. See the full Hyundai Tucson years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Tucson problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 79,000 miles; 31% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.