2014 Hyundai Elantra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The most-reported areas: Engine (167), Service Brakes (88), Electrical System (47).
Key takeaways
- 387 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 35 involve a crash, 16 a fire, 31 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 167 | 43% |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 47 | 12% |
| Hydraulic | 46 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 8% |
| Steering | 28 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 7% |
| Power Train | 22 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 6% |
| Suspension | 14 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-08
I was sold this car in July of 2025, and I was sold an extended warranty. I didn’t know about the recall, the recall caused engine failure so the warranty company refuses to pay for the new engine and Hyundai refuses to pay for the new engine even though the recall caused it and the dealership that sold it to me refuse...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off with the contact seated inside the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact had previously been smoking a cigarette. The vehicle was idling high, and hesitating while acc...
Engine - filed 2026-09-28
Component: Engine (oil intrusion cylinders 1, 2, and 4). Vehicle currently at Stevens Creek Hyundai, available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: Large volume of smoke while driving, reduced visibility, and risk of further engine damage while unresolved. Reproduced/confirmed: Yes. Independent mechanic (Liberti's...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.