2014 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 237 complaints
237
Total Complaints
77,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
4
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

28,118 25th Percentile
77,500 Median Mileage
100,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
108
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
40
Service Brakes
15
Electrical System
14
Unknown Or Other
13
Power Train
11
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Steering
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Vehicle Speed Control
3

Severity Assessment

4
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AND STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON WITH 3200 MILES. BOUGHT BRAND NEW 3 MONTHS AGO IN MARCH 2014. *TR"
"I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS FROM MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, I NOTICED A STRONG VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO COME FROM UNBALANCED TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THEY FOUND IT WAS UNBALANCED AND PROCEEDED TO BALANCE THE CAR. HOWEVER, TH..."
"I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS FROM MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, I NOTICED A STRONG VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO COME FROM UNBALANCED TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THEY FOUND IT WAS UNBALANCED AND PROCEEDED TO BALANCE THE CAR. HOWEVER, TH..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 108 complaints
25th: 71,351 mi Median: 91,000 mi 75th: 110,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 complaints
25th: 67,689 mi Median: 86,000 mi 75th: 117,750 mi
Service Brakes 15 complaints
25th: 8,900 mi Median: 10,500 mi 75th: 11,000 mi
Electrical System 14 complaints
25th: 14,419 mi Median: 44,839 mi 75th: 70,250 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

NY: 28 NJ: 21 TX: 20 FL: 17 CA: 17 PA: 14 GA: 11 WA: 8 TN: 7 CO: 7

Who Files Complaints?

0.8%
Original Owners
99.2%
Second+ Owners

Hyundai Tucson — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200527316
200620221
20078510
2008667
2009244
2010784
20111737
201231318
201331320
201530314
2016212723
2017141623
201850322
201949519
20202145
2021913
202252240
202318327
202411117
202530532

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Air Bags
Campaign 14V245000 | 13/05/2014
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.
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.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 22V056000 | 03/02/2022
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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 nu

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28