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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
8
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
779
Latest campaign
Sep 22, 2023

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline2–May 6, 2022
Seat belts2–Oct 4, 2017
Service brakes, hydraulic11Sep 22, 2023
Engine1–Dec 28, 2018
Engine and engine cooling1–Mar 31, 2017
Power train1–Jul 18, 2014

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 22, 2023Latest campaign
Sep 22, 202323V651000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V651000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Filed under
Sonata Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
May 6, 202222V312000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V312000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Risk
A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Filed under
Sonata
Campaign
NHTSA 22V312000 · May 6, 2022
Feb 28, 202020V121000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V121000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Risk
If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.
Filed under
Sonata
Campaign
NHTSA 20V121000 · Feb 28, 2020
Dec 28, 201818V934000

Engine

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V934000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Filed under
Sonata
Campaign
NHTSA 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018
Oct 4, 201717V617000

Seat belts: pretensioner

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V617000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Risk
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Filed under
Sonata, Sonata Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 17V617000 · Oct 4, 2017
Mar 31, 201717V226000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V226000
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Sonata
Campaign
NHTSA 17V226000 · Mar 31, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata Hybrid, Sonata. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component779

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
779Complaints filed
32Involving a crash
41Involving a fire
38Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine316417257
Electrical system146191100
Exterior lighting12116250
Unknown or other8211350
Service brakes719935
Steering668201
Power train567402
Fuel/propulsion system506083
Fuel system395021
Gasoline385011
Air bags31412119
Seat belts273404
Engine and engine cooling223100
Vehicle speed control223300
Structure172114

20 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sonata, Sonata Hybrid.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Summary of Event: This vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership for a mandatory safety recall engine replacement under the Theta II Engine Recall Campaign.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771514
  • Power train

    “My 2014 Hyundai Sonata experienced a failure of the transmission shift cable connection, the same safety-related defect addressed by Hyundai Recall Campaign 123 (NHTSA Recall 14V-434).”

    Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770076
  • Electrical system

    “• the engine Hybrid electrical network & anti lock braking system (ABS) failed. The independent scan confirmed codes P136 (engine knock signal) U2093/U1004 ( hybrid control module communication loss) and C1614 (ABS CAN…”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769494

Other Hyundai Sonata model years

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2014 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 23V651000 (reported September 22, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Hyundai Sonata recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 316 complaints out of 779 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 32 crashs and 41 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Hyundai Sonata?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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