2014 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

161Engine complaints

42.5%Of all 379 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE161 · 42.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46 · 12.1%

Unspecified / other46 · 12.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC44 · 11.6%

SERVICE BRAKES41 · 10.8%

Share of the 379 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Hyundai Elantra overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED AND MOVED ABNORMALLY AS A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 11154265 — filed 11/27/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED…”NHTSA complaint 11144695 — filed 11/01/2018

“ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL SHAVINGS DAMAGING ENGINE. MANUFACTURER SKIPPED A STEP IN THIS PROCESS. ENGINE TICKS WHEN ACCELERATING AND SHAKES. MANUFACTURER EVEN DIAGNOSED THE…”NHTSA complaint 11141135 — filed 10/17/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Hyundai Elantra: 161 of 379 complaints on file (42.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have in total?

379 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.