2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 43%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,092miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 43% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,092 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving 20 MPH straight down a flat residental street. A loud dash alarm sounded in my 2014 Hyundai sonada hybrid. The dash displayed hybrid system warning, safely stop and do not drive . Below the warning a yellow caution triangle displayed. I attempted to give the vehicle gas, so I could pull to the side of the road, but the engine acted like it had no power. A blinking green ready light was displayed. The eco guide display was moving up and down from the top to bottom. I took my foot off the gas pedal and began braking. The brakes felt mushy and the vehicle was not stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217433, filed 2019-06, 79,684 miles“While driving car system warning came on to safely stop and do not drive . Was able to pull over and stop car. Could not restart it. Had it towed then changed battery which was low. Tried to restart and did not turn on until 3rd time starting. Let engine run for about 10 min and warning came back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11165515, filed 2019-01, 129,759 miles“Hybrid system warning has come on four times, car shuts off instantly, then the engine light comes on. The first time was on a city street, the second time was a the dealership when picking up the car after repair, the three time was in a parking lot, and the fourth time was on the interstate in heavy traffic. Car is not safe. Asked for a replacement with no resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #10864489, filed 2016-05, 27,739 miles“After just two months of ownership, this Sonata Hybrid wouldn't start (for the second time). Had it towed to the dealership. After 15 days (total so far for both incidents) the dealership still has no idea what's wrong with it or how to fix it. It seems to be something related to the electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #10627349, filed 2014-08, 3,113 miles“While in motion going 60mph, vehicle sputtered and then an alarm sounded along with a warning displayed on the drivers side screen stating hybrid safety warning. Pull over and do not drive. The car would no longer accelerate and came to a stop. Had to restart the car. The same warning happened again the following day while in motion going 50mph. Had to get out of the roadway and restart the car. Hyundai replaced the entire engine under manufacturer warranty (took about 5 months). Upon receiving vehicle back, the same issue happened in the first 10 mins of driving it (issue not fixed). …”
NHTSA complaint #11186237, filed 2019-03, 56,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11030331Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11030330Mar 26, 2026This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing…
- 11006829Aug 19, 2024Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
- 10160102Apr 19, 2019This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
- 10110937Mar 9, 2017Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System…
- 10117922Jan 13, 2017Hyundai has launched a service campaign to inspect and if needed, repair the evaporative emissions canister and bracket on certain model year 2011? 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 7 | 47% |
| 2022 | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 | 21 | 38% |
| 2020 | 8 | 50% |
| 2019 | 3 | 60% |
| 2018 | 5 | 56% |
| 2017 | 46 | 57% |
| 2016 | 73 | 55% |
| 2015 | 19 | 35% |
| 2014 | 12 | 43% |
| 2013 | 40 | 37% |
| 2012 | 68 | 44% |
| 2011 | 40 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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