2014 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 54%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson, 54% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Same thing as the others listed, engine completely locked up going down the road, had to have it towed, and the mechanic said that it was totally gone because of the oil. Hyundai would not pay for any of it, since I am the second owner and there was no recall on my car. The recall was for the same exact motor, same exact problem, just a different model car.”
NHTSA complaint #11133051, filed 2018-10, 100,000 miles“While driving on the express way at around 60mph with my wife and children in the car the car suddenly dropped to 40mph and the ending started to click. Luckily, no one was behind us and we were able to exit the freeway safely. This is apparently a known issue that I was not made aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #11388574, filed 2021-01, 106,000 miles“My son was driving on the highway with his 2014 Hyundai tuscon and his car stalled. We had the car towed to a dealer and they said the engine threw a rod. They have said it needs a complete engine. When I have conducted other research on this type of car I have found numerous examples of the same situation happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11267391, filed 2019-10, 96,000 miles“While driving the Tucson walking dead edition we noticed that the engine was making a grinding noice and had trouble accellerating. We even tried to shift it and still had problems. We drove it right to the dealership and told them they had to check this out. The check engine light was even on. They called a couple days later and told me they have to replace the entire engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11105158, filed 2018-07, 29,975 miles“I was coming home from work friday night and was almost home and lost power . It sputtered and when I pulled into parking lot it started to knock. I turned off engine.checked the next day and I had no oil and never got any warning signs on the dash the drive was an expressway ride 65 MPH. I just checked the oil 1 week before this happen not really happy with what happened and it seems like this complaint happens alot and I hope things turn out good”
NHTSA complaint #11388525, filed 2021-01, 57,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 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…
- 11013011Jan 17, 2025Some Tucson (LM) vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center muffler to detach…
- 11013010Jan 17, 2025Certain Tucson (LM) vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. This condition may cause the center muffler to detach…
- 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…
- 10178174Jul 13, 2020This Dealer Best Practice intends to inform dealers of a proposed settlement (âSettlementâ) for a class action lawsuit filed against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ)…
- 10177127Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedures on TSB #20-01-004H-1…
- 10177126Jun 3, 2020Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 | 14 | 14% |
| 2023 | 23 | 17% |
| 2022 | 115 | 30% |
| 2021 | 39 | 49% |
| 2020 | 73 | 41% |
| 2019 | 201 | 52% |
| 2018 | 244 | 61% |
| 2017 | 602 | 55% |
| 2016 | 424 | 26% |
| 2015 | 120 | 52% |
| 2014 | 110 | 54% |
| 2013 | 156 | 59% |
| 2012 | 160 | 63% |
| 2011 | 40 | 32% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Tucson
56 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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