382 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 37/100
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, and the brakes made abnormal grinding sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the front brakes, but the rear brakes were leaking brake fluid. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle ”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Hyundai Elantra owner
“On XXX the vehicle stalled on a busy road, with no warning/ messages appearing until the car died. It was left at Dakota K Auto Repair in Buffalo Grove, IL the same day. They replicated the stalling issue four times, but were unable to diagnose the issue. The vehicle was then brought to Hyundai Auto Nation O'Hare in Des Plaines, IL on XXX. The vehicle stalled twice while they drove it. On XXX their diagnosis stated t”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Hyundai Elantra owner
“Vehicle was parked and turned off in a residential driveway when a fire spontaneously ignited in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights, unusual sounds, or symptoms prior to the incident. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire using dry chemical suppressant and water. The vehicle was a total loss. The fire appears to have originated in the front engine compartment area. The vehicle w”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Hyundai Elantra owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages SAFETY | 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 |
| 22/09/2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module SAFETY | 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 T |
On the federal record it scores 37/100: 382 owner complaints (31.83 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 163 of 419 categorised reports.
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra scored 37/100 on the federal record.