Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 202 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V056000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V245000 Air Bag Assembly May Loosen in the Steering Wheel NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 110 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
Of the 202 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 202 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has a below-average reliability rating due to significant complaints about the engine and brakes. Two recalls involving potential fire risks and airbag issues add concern. With 202 complaints, primarily for the engine and brakes, this model shows a pattern of mechanical issues, although data beyond these isn't exhaustive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
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
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and balances
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring
- Brake pedal softening
- Electrical shorts
- ABS light activation
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.