Mileage when the problem started
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. 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. …
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was in limp mode and that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was restarted after the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. …
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood and out through the grill. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact said that the vehicle smoke was heavy but the vehicle was not on fire. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the engine was not functioning. Neither the instrument panel lights nor the interior lights functioned as needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and an oil consumption test was performed. The contact stated that after performing the oil consumption test, the contact was informed that the vehicle was consuming over 1 quart of oil per 1,000 miles driven. The contact was advised by the dealer to continue driving the vehicle for another 1,000 for further evaluation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound. While accelerating, the sound level increased. The contact stated that the failure was related to the engine warranty extension TXXM. An independent mechanic was contacted and determined that there was an internal failure with the engine. The fluid levels were topped off; however, the sound continued while driving. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the dealer declined to replace the engine due to incomplete updates. The warranty was not transferred. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was purchased from Enterprise Rental Car, and the warranty was not transferred to the owner. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of an unknown manufacturer's engine recall. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a knocking sound and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. The vehicle then stalled without warning. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the failure may be related to the engine and suggested taking the vehicle back later for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it remained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed a certain speed and would jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was given an appointment to have the vehicle serviced but the dealer had not yet inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case manager. The vehicle had was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. The vehicle continues to have knock sensor problems as set forth in the recall. The AC no longer blows cool air as well.
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
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 10 MPH, the engine seized and the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. The driver pulled safely to the side of the road. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer informed the driver that there was a part installed in the vehicle that electrically shut down the vehicle. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
NHTSA investigations
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.
Engine complaints in other Tucson years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA has 113 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, 56% of the model year's 202 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Hyundai Tucson engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Tucson engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to engine & cooling 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.