Model year record
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls & problems
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (6 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 10.9% |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Elantra GT
| City / highway | 24 / 32 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel
Elantra GT
| City / highway | 24 / 33 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 115,250 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Oil/lubrication | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The RPM decreased significantly, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 22-01-023H-2; however, the repair was not covered under the program. The failure mileage was 138,500.
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine was clogged with engine oil. The contact was informed that the clogged oil needed to be removed from the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced for Manufacturer Service Campaign: 966. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. In addition, the contact was…
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated, causing the brake pedal stopper to fail. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact also stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with electrical failure. The battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) as a possible remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The…
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who updated the engine software on several occasions however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving in a parking garage. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would be able diagnose the vehicle in several weeks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the engine oil and the low oil warning light turned went away. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred a month later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and then lost motive power. The oil and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after three hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated that while driving up at hill at 10 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal, knocking noise emit from the engine without warning. Once the contact reached the top of the hill, the vehicle shutoff without warning. Due to the failure, she had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed her that the engine had seized and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then called two dealers who offered no assistance. The contact then called the manufacturer who informed her that there was a recall on the vehicle and to take the vehicle back to a local dealer for assistance. The VIN tool showed that there were zero…
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving down a hill at 10 MPH, various warning lights illuminated as the vehicle lost all power. The contact stated that the brakes and steering failed as the vehicle rolled down a hill and stopped at the bottom of the hill. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle after 10 minutes, resuming normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose a failure. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing and no failure codes were detected. The contact then continued to drive the vehicle however, 3 weeks later the…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.