2014 Hyundai Tucson Reliability
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 203 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with other Tucson model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Tucson's typical year, while the 2016 drew 1,626 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
203
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
4
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Hyundai Tucson complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 111 | 55% |
| Service brakes | 56 | 28% |
| Electrical system | 15 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 6% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 11 | 5% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 7 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Engine & cooling | 3 | 1% |
2014 Hyundai Tucson recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V245000 | May 13, 2014 | Air bags | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its… |
| 22V056000 | Feb 3, 2022 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Tucson years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Tucson analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 255 | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2013 | 266 | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2014 (this page) | 203 | 2 | Engine | Solid |
| 2015 | 229 | 2 | Engine | Solid |
| 2016 | 1,626 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Hyundai Tucson
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Hyundai Tucson reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 203 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with other Tucson model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Tucson's typical year, while the 2016 drew 1,626 complaints.
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Tucson problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson are engine (111), service brakes (56), electrical system (15), unknown or other (13). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, including 14V245000 (air bags) and 22V056000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 266 complaints and 3 recalls (caution); the 2015 has 229 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 203 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Tucson, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.