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2014 Hyundai Tucson

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2014 Hyundai Tucson
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 113 of 202 complaints (56%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 266 in 2013 to 202 in 2014.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
202
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,500–$2,850
Combined MPG
22–25

Complaints by model year

  1. 2552012
  2. 2662013
  3. 2022014
  4. 2292015
  5. 1,6262016

Where owners report problems

  1. Engine113 (56%)
  2. Brakes56 (28%)
  3. Electrical15 (7%)
  4. Other13 (6%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain11 (5%)
  6. Fuel System7 (3%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2014: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20122013201420152016vs. 2014 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,500–2,9502,500–2,9502,500–2,8502,500–2,8502,200–2,700
Combined MPG21–2521–2522–2522–2523–28
City / Highway MPG19–22 / 25–3019–22 / 25–3020–23 / 25–2820–23 / 25–2821–26 / 26–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)355–423365–424351–399351–402317–389
Complaints filed2552662022291,626Not compared
Recalls issued33215Not compared
Crash-involved complaints12164714Not compared
Fire-involved complaints13183826Not compared
Injuries reported912377Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared44223

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine: 113 of 202 NHTSA complaints (56%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA rates it 22–25 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Hyundai Tucson?

EPA estimates $2,500–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 6-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD21 mpg28 mpg (high)23 mpg$2,700376 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD23 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)25 mpg (high)$2,500 (low)351 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 6-spd42.4L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD20 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)399 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Automatic 6-spd42.0L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD21 mpg25 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)395 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine1131110
Transmission & Drivetrain111000
Fuel System70100
Electrical150100
Brakes560100
Steering40000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires40000
Airbags & Restraints21000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control40000
Body, Seats & Latches41020
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other130100

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Campaign 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022

    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.

  • AIR BAGS

    Campaign 14V245000 · May 13, 2014

    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.