2014 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Engine (111), Service Brakes (56), Hydraulic (41).
Key takeaways
- 202 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 111 | 55% |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 28% |
| Hydraulic | 41 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 6% |
| Power Train | 11 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% |
| Structure | 2 | 1% |
| Tires | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-26
Complete engine failure in July of 2024. When the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. When the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.
Engine - filed 2026-04-20
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 dete...
Engine - filed 2026-02-23
My truck started knock and losing power as I drove it. I took it to get serviced put the machine same is was a recall on the engine. I took it to the Hyundai dealership with in 2 weeks he said it was rejected by Hyundai to replace my motor. I service my car but they said I didn't. If it's a recall and not my fault.
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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.