Recalled components: brakes. Most-described problem: stalling or shutting off (64 complaints, 16%). Most-reported area: engine (170 complaints, 43%; median mileage when it happened: 85,000).
Fewer complaints than a typical Elantra year
The 2014 drew 70 owner complaints in its first three years, against 101 for a typical Elantra year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2013; best years: 2016 and 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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 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 condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles.
NHTSA listing: ELANTRA. Hyundai campaign 170.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra apart from an audit query, which reviews a company's recall and reporting duties rather than the vehicle.
What owners report
Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Elantra. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Stalling or shutting off64 · 16%
Median 70,000 miles at failure, from 37 reports with mileage
Engine failure or replacement60 · 15%
Median 88,500 miles at failure, from 38 reports with mileage
Check engine light26 · 7%
Hesitation or slow acceleration18 · 5%
Median 83,000 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Median 85,000 miles at failure, from 93 reports with mileage
Brakes88 · 22%
Median 60,500 miles at failure, from 32 reports with mileage
Electrical system49 · 12%
Median 37,000 miles at failure, from 21 reports with mileage
Air bags32 · 8%
Median 41,700 miles at failure, from 20 reports with mileage
Steering28 · 7%
Median 14,000 miles at failure, from 25 reports with mileage
Speed control27 · 7%
Fuel and propulsion system22 · 6%
Unknown or other46 · 12%
Median 50,000 miles at failure, from 23 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Hyundai Elantra recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2014 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2013 Elantra drew the most (347) and the 2014 drew 70.
Owner complaints
2014: 394 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Hyundai Elantra
Model year
Complaints
2010
454
2011
462
2012
675
2013
1,345
2014
394
2015
263
2016
299
2017
792
2018
332
2019
265
2020
259
2021
160
2022
158
2023
167
2024
61
2025
34
2026
3
Safety recalls
2014: 2 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Hyundai Elantra
Model year
Recalls
2010
4
2011
8
2012
5
2013
4
2014
2
2015
3
2016
2
2017
4
2018
1
2019
1
2020
3
2021
7
2022
8
2023
4
2024
2
2025
2
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, the problems described most are stalling or shutting off (64), engine failure or replacement (60), and the check engine light coming on (26). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Elantra safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2014 Hyundai Elantra?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra apart from an audit query, which reviews a company's recall and reporting duties rather than the vehicle.
How do I check if my Elantra has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: ELANTRA, ELANTRA COUPE, ELANTRA GT.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.