Vehicle fire

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel line or pump (8 reports) and the wiring (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the this problem covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 62,000 and 119,000 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“I was driving my 2014 Hyundai Sonata, with my 3 year old twins in the car. The car would not accelerate properly. All the lights came on on the dashboard. I pulled over. It was just smoking then caught fire.”

Filed Apr 25, 2024

“I was driving on the freeway when the check engine turned on and was blinking. I pulled off the roadway as flames began coming from the hood of the car. The car became completely engulfed in flames within minutes. It was a total loss in a matter of 15-20 minutes.”

Filed Apr 8, 2024

“With the 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS off and onto a tow truck, it spontaneously burst into flames and the eventual total loss of the vehicle. The 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS need to be added to the notice to Hyundai consumers in the Hyundai 251 recall.”

Filed Dec 12, 2023

“Engine died on the interstate at 65 mph, then the dash lights started going crazy. Shortly followed by smoke coming from the engine compartment. I opened the hood and could see a short casing the fire which I could not put out with my extinguisher.”

Filed Nov 20, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 141 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 135 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 65 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 56 reports
• Headlights too dim or fail 54 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 29 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 29 reports
• Seat belt or seat problems 27 reports
• Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 26 reports