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All cars · Hyundai Elantra · 2014

2014 Hyundai Elantra. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index36100 = average car
Complaints92NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold222,023U.S. model year
Per 100K sold41complaints
Year rank#2 of 21#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.8L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD27 / 37 / 31Regular$2,000
1.8L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD27 / 36 / 30Regular$2,100
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD24 / 32 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD24 / 33 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,800 and 98,900 miles. Median 58,400, from 221 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine85,00060,000–114,00094
Electrical37,00013,500–82,80021
Brakes117,00066,000–137,50013
Brakes49,00020,500–80,30020
Airbags41,70014,000–83,80020

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering20%
Engine17%
Electrical14%
Airbags14%
Speed control13%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
396351623125

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V651000 Sep 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    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 compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Risk. 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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

  • 17V769000 Nov 2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals And Linkages

    Defect. 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 pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

    Risk. If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condit

    Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023–
ClosedThrottle control system vulnerabilities20212023

Manufacturer communications 150

Hyundai filed 150 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20114086186,361Steering
201281179202,034Electrical
2013141424247,912Steering
20143692222,023Steering
20152967241,706Engine
20163884208,319Engine
2017114241198,210Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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