2014 Hyundai Tucson Brake Problems

56 owners have reported brakes problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson to NHTSA — 28% of all 202 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 66,000 miles. That ranks #3 of 21 Tucson model years for brake complaints (a typical year has 34). One related recall has been issued.

56complaints
66ktypical miles
1related recalls
0crashes
1fires
0injuries

Which parts fail

  • Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
    1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    531%
  • 25k–50k
    319%
  • 50k–75k
    213%
  • 75k–100k
    213%
  • 100k–150k
    319%
  • 150k+
    16%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Hyundai Tucson owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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.

40,000 miles · Mar 2022 · fire

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. …

119,000 miles · Jun 2022

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.

72,000 miles · Jan 2022

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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the TPMS was reset; however, the failure recurred. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,252. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

66,000 miles · Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the local dealer was contacted several times and failed to return the call to schedule a recall repair appointment. The contact stated that while reversing and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal emitted an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

93,000 miles · Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated on several occasions, when the brake pedal was depressed, he had to apply pressure for the vehicle to stop. The contact also stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, his wife heard a rattling noise and the vehicle started to shake when all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall affiliated with his VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000

79,000 miles · Jul 2021

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that whenever the brake pedal was depressed there was a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The engine and low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,163. Parts distribution disconnect.

139,000 miles · Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, DBC, and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The dealer determined that the ABS assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,745.

43,000 miles · Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle accumulated heat from the engine. The contact stated that the Traction Control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was notified about NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000.

192,000 miles · Jan 2022

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 contact stated that the vehicle had previously had the brakes and rotors replaced at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

114,000 miles · Apr 2022

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 22V-056 · Feb 3, 2022 · 357,348 vehiclesPark outside

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.

NHTSA investigations

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

NHTSA investigation AQ23002 · opened Nov 17, 2023 · open

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.

Brake complaints in other Tucson years

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Brake complaints per model year, Hyundai Tucson.

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake problems on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA has 56 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, 28% of the model year's 202 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › rotor (1 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2014 Hyundai Tucson brake problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 22V-056 (control unit/module, Feb 3, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Tucson brake problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

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.