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All cars · Hyundai Tucson · 2014

2014 Hyundai Tucson. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index42100 = average car
Complaints22NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold47,306U.S. model year
Per 100K sold47complaints
Year rank#3 of 15#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD23 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD21 / 25 / 22Regular$2,850
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD21 / 28 / 23Regular$2,700
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD20 / 25 / 22Regular$2,850

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 37,500 and 104,500 miles. Median 78,600, from 94 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine92,00071,000–112,80056
Brakes79,00042,700–119,00011
Electrical24,7003,000–72,0007
Brakes10,5008,900–18,5005
Transmission & drivetrain78,40055,900–87,0005

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
Steering18%
Electrical18%
Engine18%
Brakes14%
Wheels9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
202432014

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 22V056000 Feb 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

    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 multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

  • 14V245000 May 2014 Air Bags

    Defect. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.

    Risk. An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

    Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023–
ClosedLoss of motive power20222023

Manufacturer communications 171

Hyundai filed 171 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the…
  • Check Engine warning lamp illuminated

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011512847,232Transmission & drivetrain
2012553048,878Transmission & drivetrain
2013341941,906Airbags
2014422247,306Steering
2015493063,591Engine
201662656189,713Transmission & drivetrain
2017245297114,735Transmission & drivetrain

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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