2014 Hyundai Sonata electronic stability control (esc) problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jan 3, 2020
“The problem started with external light bulbs going out. Had to replace 4 in the matter of couple months. Smell of burning rubber (thought it was gas) , radio restarting automatically. One day was driving down a road, all the sensors started flickering, the vehicle lost power, engine shut off ,came…”
filed Nov 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Sonata | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 Sonata | 35 | 2% |
| 2012 Sonata | 35 | 2% |
| 2011 Sonata | 62 | 2% |
| 2010 Sonata | 13 | 4% |
| 2009 Sonata | 51 | 11% |
| 2008 Sonata | 30 | 7% |
| 2007 Sonata | 49 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.