2014 Hyundai Sonata power train problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Hyundai Sonata — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue involving my Hyundai Sonata. While driving under normal conditions, my vehicle suddenly entered a low-power ("limp") mode without warning. The vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 30–35 mph, creating a potentially…”
filed May 31, 2026
“While driving with my family on a busy freeway at approximately 70 mph, our vehicle suddenly displayed a loud, urgent warning: “Hybrid System Warning – Safely Stop and Do Not Drive!” At the same moment, the car lost the ability to accelerate without any prior signs of trouble. We were extremely…”
filed Jan 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift…Campaign 14V434000 · Jul 18, 2014
Power Train problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 Sonata | 15 | 18% |
| 2022 Sonata | 24 | 26% |
| 2021 Sonata | 22 | 18% |
| 2020 Sonata | 23 | 14% |
| 2019 Sonata | 8 | 5% |
| 2018 Sonata | 39 | 11% |
| 2017 Sonata | 55 | 7% |
| 2016 Sonata | 59 | 8% |
| 2015 Sonata | 133 | 12% |
| 2013 Sonata | 94 | 5% |
| 2012 Sonata | 97 | 6% |
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.