Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 750 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V312000 Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V121000 Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V934000 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V617000 Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V226000 Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V152000 Seat Belt Linkages may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V434000 Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 303 complaints
- Electrical System 135 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 120 complaints
- Unknown or Other 81 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints
- Service Brakes 57 complaints
Of the 750 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 40 a fire; across all 750 complaints, owners report 35 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata has a below-average reliability rating due to significant engine and fuel system concerns, reflected in recalls and a high number of related complaints. Frequent issues with the engine and fuel hoses, coupled with transmission problems, contribute to its lowered score.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $3,500–$5,500 | very common |
| fuel hose | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| transmission | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | occasional |
| seat belts | 30,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- coolant replacement
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
- battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sounds
- fuel odor under hood
- slipping transmission
- inconsistent seatbelt deployment
- electrical glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.