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2014 Hyundai Elantra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 386
- Received Apr 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine knocking from rod or main bearings35 complaints · 9.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine stalls and loses power while driving23 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving22 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V651000Park outsideHyundai 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.
- Recall #17V769000Hyundai 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Vehicle catches fire from wiringFirst signal: May 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 35 crashes, 16 fires, 31 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
- Battery drains and dies when parked
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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 (to Oct 2026) | 13 |
| Total | 386 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 35 | 9.1% | 8.3× | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 23 | 6.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 22 | 5.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 15 | 3.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 14 | 3.6% | 8.5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5% |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 14 | 3.6% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 12 | 3.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 11 | 2.9% | 7.5× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 2.6% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 10 | 2.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 1.3% | – | NHTSA recall #23V651000 |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 1.0% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V651000September 22, 20231,649,478 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
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 recall #17V769000November 30, 2017390,467 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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