The 2014 Hyundai Tucson has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 494,848 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V0560002022-02-03357,348 affected
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…
AIR BAGS14V2450002014-05-13137,500 affected
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
109
1crashes1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
40
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
1fires
POWER TRAIN
11
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
1fires
STEERING
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
Total complaints238
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound. While accelerating, the sound level increased. The contact stated that the failure was related to the engine warranty extension txxm. An independent mechanic…”
“My truck started knock and losing power as I drove it. I took it to get serviced put the machine same is was a recall on the engine. I took it to the hyundai dealership with in 2 weeks he said it was rejected by hyundai to replace my motor. I service my car but they said I didn't. If it's a recall…”
“The contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's wife was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an…”
“On 10/13/25, I was driving on a state hwy & lost all power. All of my warning lights came on. I managed to pull into a driveway & when I tried to start it, puffs of smoke were coming from under the hood. I got it to my mechanic & he said my starter was burnt up. He replaced the starter &…”
“I am the original owner of this 2014 hyundai tucson. In august 2025 I noticed that the rear passenger door locks seized. This meant the door could not be opened from the inside, outside or remotely. This presented a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision , overturn , fire or flood. No…”
“The high pressure fuel line began leaking gasoline after warrantee replacement of engine.”
“The engine experienced catastrophic failure. A piston punctured the engine block, likely due to failure of the connecting rods, an issue known to be associated with the recalled theta ii engine. The engine is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. We were scared and felt…”
“The engine experienced catastrophic failure. A piston punctured the engine block, likely due to failure of the connecting rods, an issue known to be associated with the recalled theta ii engine. The engine is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. We were scared and felt…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
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…
InvestigationDP22003 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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson as of
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