HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT · model year

2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

10 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2014HYUNDAIELANTRA GT carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 ELANTRA GT is engine with 6 filings, followed by electrical system (2) and engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 37 investigation files overlapping the 2014 ELANTRA GT, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 4.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

10 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 4/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ENGINE6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

Recent Complaints

20241231ENGINE

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.

Mileage: 138,500

20240613ENGINE

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 informed that the oil canister had fractured, and oil had leaked all over the engine. 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 was advised that the repair for Manufacturer

Mileage: 117,500

20240509SERVICE 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 vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

20240509ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

20221212ENGINE

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.

Mileage: 113,000

20220314ENGINE 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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

20211201ENGINE

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.

Mileage: 119,000

20211201ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 119,000

20211101ENGINE

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 recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

20211006ENGINE

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 failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken back to two independent mechanics where no failure was determined again. The contact stated that the failure occurred a third time while driving up a hill with the vehicle losing power. This time the vehicle was unable to restart without a jump start. The vehi

Mileage: 104,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT have?
The 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT has 10 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT?
The 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 4/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT?
The most-complained component for the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT is ENGINE with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION.
Is the 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.