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2014 Hyundai ELANTRA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

382 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

55,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 213 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 163 of 382 complaints (42.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior9424.6%
Engine operation4912.8%
Electrical and battery issues369.4%
Steering behavior338.6%
Transmission and shifting133.4%
Fuel system concerns30.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
163
Electrical System
47
Unknown Or Other
46
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
45
Service Brakes
41
Air Bags
32
Steering
28
Vehicle Speed Control
26
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine163
Electrical System47
Unknown Or Other46
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45
Service Brakes41
Air Bags32
Steering28
Vehicle Speed Control26

Engine: 163; Electrical System: 47; Unknown Or Other: 46; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 45; Service Brakes: 41; Air Bags: 32; Steering: 28; Vehicle Speed Control: 26

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
63
25,000 to 49,999
32
50,000 to 74,999
38
75,000 to 99,999
32
100,000 to 149,999
39
150,000 and above
9
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00063
25,000 to 49,99932
50,000 to 74,99938
75,000 to 99,99932
100,000 to 149,99939
150,000 and above9

Under 25,000: 63; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 38; 75,000 to 99,999: 32; 100,000 to 149,999: 39; 150,000 and above: 9

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (63). 169 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
18
2015
26
2016
26
2017
22
2018
37
2019
37
2020
35
2021
24
2022
34
2023
40
2024
61
2025
13
2026
9
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
201418
201526
201626
201722
201837
201937
202035
202124
202234
202340
202461
202513
20269

2014: 18; 2015: 26; 2016: 26; 2017: 22; 2018: 37; 2019: 37; 2020: 35; 2021: 24; 2022: 34; 2023: 40; 2024: 61; 2025: 13; 2026: 9

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 94 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 49 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 36 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10578200 · 2014-04-08 (April 8, 2014)

I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA (THAT I HAD ONLY HAD FOR 3 MONTHS, HAD 1,500 MILES ON THE CAR) HOME FROM THE AIRPORT, HAD MY CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 55 FOR THE PREVIOUS 30 MINUTES, AND I NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS BRAKING. NATURALLY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE AS WELL TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS ROCK AND WOULD NOT PRESS IN AT ALL AND THEREFORE I COULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. I KEPT TRYING TO PRESS THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578200 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10586062 · 2014-05-01 (May 1, 2014)

HYUNDAI VEHICLES DO NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. INSTEAD YOU GET AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND FIX A FLAT. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS TIRE DAMAGE THAT CAN NOT BE SEALED WITH FIX A FLAT LEAVES THE DRIVER STRANDED, UNABLE TO PUT ON A SPARE TIRE AND GO. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT LEAVES DRIVERS STRANDED ON THE ROAD. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586062 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10593617 · 2014-05-23 (May 23, 2014)

MY LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT HAD JUST TURNED ON. WAS GOING UP A VERY SLIGHT GRADE AND THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10593617 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10593619 · 2014-05-23 (May 23, 2014)

I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AS I WAS APPROACHING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY FOOT WAS NEITHER ON THE GAS NOR THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AS IF I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10593619 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10598934 · 2014-06-17 (June 17, 2014)

I WAS ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING THE VEHICLE (A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA) AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN IT INEXPLICABLY "STALLED" FOR LACK OF A BETTER TERM. I QUICKLY LOST SPEED AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE DESPITE THE FACT THAT I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AT ONE POINT. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY DID NOT RESPOND. THERE WAS PLENTY OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE, SO I HAD NOT RUN OUT OF GAS. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO HAVE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. THIS RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY WHERE I, ALONG WITH THE OTHER OCCUPANTS WITHIN THE …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,666 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598934 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10599082 · 2014-06-18 (June 18, 2014)

THE HEADRESTS PUSH MY HEAD FORWARD INTO AN UNCOMFORTABLE & UNNATURAL POSITION. I AM A 5'4" SMALLER FRAMED DRIVER. WHEN SEATED, MY HEAD IS PUSHED SO FAR FORWARD THAT MY LINE OF SIGHT IS THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH, NOT THE ROAD. THIS MAKES ME HAVE TO CONTINUALLY LIFT MY EYES FROM THEIR NATURAL POSITION TO VIEW THE ROAD. WHEN TRYING TO TURN MY HEAD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING, THE NATURAL TURNING MOTION OF MY NECK IS HINDERED WITH LIMITED RANGE OF MOVEMENT AND AWKWARD UNNATURAL MOVEMENT ANGLE CAUSING SLOWER HEAD ROTATION. THE ANGLE THAT MY HEA…

Owner-reported narrative. 52 miles reported. Look up ODI 10599082 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10607815 · 2014-07-02 (July 2, 2014)

I HAS RECENTLY TRADED IN MY 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA FOR A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE 2014 HAD STARTED DOING WHAT THE 2012 DID OCCASIONALLY, ACCELERATE WHEN I RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS TO SWITCH TO THE BRAKE TO BEGIN SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT. AFTER I'VE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND I'M COASTING BEFORE I NEED TO APPLY IT AGAIN, THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE. I USED TO THINK IT WAS MY IMAGINATION, THEN I READ OTHERS CONFIRMING IT DOES HAPPEN. LATELY I'VE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR ACCELERATING WHEN I DO TOUCH THE GAS, THE ENGINE REVS UP AND BOLTS FORWARD …

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10607815 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10619428 · 2014-08-06 (August 6, 2014)

ON 5/30/14 I PURCHASED A 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA CLOSE OUT WITH 54 MILES ON IT. AT 4300 MILES I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND THE CAR WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF INTERSTATE 3 TIMES BEFORE I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR. I RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO "TRADE IT IN" TO GET A DIFFERENT CAR. I LEFT THE DEALER WITH A 2014 ELANTRA LIMITED ON 7/21/14 HAVING TO PAY THEM AN $4500 EXTRA. THE 2014 FELT BETTER ON THE ROAD NOW AT 1300 MILES I START FELLING THE SAME FISH TAILING FEEL WHEN THE CAR IS GOING INTERSTATE SPEED 70MPH. AS I WRITE THIS TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10619428 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

17V769000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 2017-11-30 (November 30, 2017)

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported: 2023-09-22 (September 22, 2023)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗