Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson a bad year?
202 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 113, 4.9× a quiet Tucson year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson were filed between 71k and 112k miles. You're at 92,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Tucson owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 92,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 113 (56%) | 71k–112k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 56 (28%) | 43k–118k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical system | 15 (7%) | 15k–70k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 11 (5%) | 30k–90k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Fuel system | 7 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 92,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 202 complaints: 4 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 2 report an injury · 14 say the car was towed.
7 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Driving normally then all of a sudden knocking sound from the engine and cant get vehicle moving at attempted speed.
Noticed an engine knocking noise and slight lurching of car after a cold start.
Purchased as second owner on 8/18/16, mileage was 21,7946. On 03/16/18, was driving at approx. 40 MPH when all the dash lights came on and the car came to a stop, no power.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 92,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson: 2
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Hyundai: 145
Repair instructions Hyundai sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle's inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326…
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs
Diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2
Some vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear…
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Loss of Motive Power
Neighbouring years
2013 Tucson: 266 complaints, consider selling · 2015 Tucson: 229 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Hyundai Tucson a bad year?
202 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 113, 4.9× a quiet Tucson year. At 92,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson were filed between 71k and 112k miles. You're at 92,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (113), brakes (56), electrical system (15), transmission and drivetrain (11), fuel system (7). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 71k–112k miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Brakes (NHTSA 22V-056), Air bags (NHTSA 14V-245). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.