2014 Hyundai Sonata Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 750 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,613miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 750 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,613 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My car has stalled while I have been on the road and will shut off. It has restarted in the past over the course of the last year and half 2018-2019. Today nov 1 2019, my car stalled and would not restart. It had been behaving strangely the past week. Now I am stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #11277543, filed 2019-11, 110,000 miles“While driving multiple indicator lights on the dash came on, (brake, ABS, tractions control, steering, seat belt, air bag and check engine lights.) t highway speed the transmission shifted into 1st gear and I was forced to exit the road immediately. I safely came to a stop and shut the vehicle off. I then restarted it and then I was able to safely get home. I then called aaa and had the car towed to my mechanic. My mechanic found that they could not communicate with most modules/computers that are in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968494, filed 2017-03, 90,980 miles“Lost control of car on minor ice patch on the interstate. When it finally caught traction, it was slung into the side of a semi truck traveling at 75 MPH, but the air bags failed to deploy. The driver was injured, the front end was destroyed, and the car was totaled. Can obtain crash report and better photos if needed, just don't have them on me at the moment.”
NHTSA complaint #11218278, filed 2019-06, 80,000 miles“The rear brake light bulbs located in the trunk compartment get extremely hot which has caused melting of the light assembly. This is an extreme fire hazard. It is believed that this is caused by faulty wiring by Hyundai. Since purchasing the vehicle in 2015, I have replaced approximately 20 bulbs.”
NHTSA complaint #11296989, filed 2020-01, 73,000 miles“The engine stalled on seversl occasions and the dealership could not duplicate. On 7/21/2014 it stalled again while in gear.,closing damage to front bnker sterling loss control while backing out of hndicap spot. There is an insurance claim, towing, body shop repair and rent a car costs.”
NHTSA complaint #11057758, filed 2017-12, 3,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 35 | 2% |
| 2012 | 35 | 2% |
| 2011 | 62 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 4% |
| 2009 | 51 | 11% |
| 2008 | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 | 49 | 7% |
| 2006 | 59 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
303 complaintsElectrical system
135 complaintsExterior lighting
120 complaintsFuel system
89 complaintsOther or unknown
85 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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