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2014 Hyundai Tucson problems

NHTSA lists 202 complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, 4 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI TUCSON.

At a glance

Complaints
202
With crash
4
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
3
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
1
Recall potential units (maximum)
357,348
Investigations
2
Open investigations
1
Manufacturer communications
168

Complaints per 100k sold: 427.007. Units sold: 47,306; sales year: 2014; basis: calendar_year_us_sales_proxy_for_model_year. goodcarbadcar.net.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ENGINE11054.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4120.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM157.4%
SERVICE BRAKES157.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER136.4%
POWER TRAIN115.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM73.5%
STEERING42.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL31.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
STRUCTUREBODY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
TIRESPRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
VISIBILITYSUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure8642.6%0.82
unclear3215.8%0.89
loss of control2813.9%0.81
electrical electronic2713.4%0.83
fire or overheating136.4%0.83
fluid or fuel leak63.0%0.81
noise or comfort63.0%0.71
restraint or airbag21.0%0.90
structural or corrosion21.0%0.46
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate12059.4%0.75
low6833.7%0.71
high105.0%0.76
critical21.0%0.89
none21.0%0.69

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 202 tagged complaints of 202 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

22V056000

Date: 2022-02-03. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

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.

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 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.

14V245000

Date: 2014-05-13. Systems: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

2 investigations; 1 open.

AQ23002

Opened: 2023-11-17. Closed: Not listed.

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect

Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

DP22003

Opened: 2022-09-12. Closed: 2023-12-12.

Loss of Motive Power

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints i

Systems: ENGINE.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

168 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM55
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING48
EQUIPMENT46
ENGINE23
POWER TRAIN22
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
STEERING4

11032522

Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio

11032523

Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve

11030330

Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

11030331

Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

11026704

Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced

11027033

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.

11027034

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p

11027035

Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th

11025476

Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary

11014615

Date: 2025-02-27. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Certain 2014 a 2015 model year Tucson vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center muffler to detach from the exhaust pipe. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and v

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
TUCSON202

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