2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
The 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (11 complaints), Electrical System (9 complaints), and Service Brakes (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 3,514,346 vehicles.
Recall 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,649,478 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine...
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 17V617000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 443,545 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6,...
View full details →Recall 17V617000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 443,545 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6,...
View full details →Recall 17V152000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 977,778 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Hybrid system warning. Safely drop don’t drive. It comes and goes for all hybrids it has the issue
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. Several unknow warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rod bearings and observed metal shavings inside the short block. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact replaced the brake pads; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,453. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recalls.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Safety Rating for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
The 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22-01-023H-2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine and/or update the engine ECU software (if new ROM is available) based...
5NP-G5Z6W-03 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. The warranty coverage for this coupling has been extended to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery...
13-BE-008 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID
- 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 144 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 213 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 166 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID (current)
- 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 79 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 183 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 121 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 15 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID — 5 complaints
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