2014 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

71owner reports
93,000median miles
$4,000median quote
1involved a crash

Newest report Aug 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

112 of the 195 complaints on this car are about the engine. 71 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2014 Tucson.

Narrower sheets: Engine knocking or ticking (27 reports)

No recall on this systemas of Oct 2, 2026

1 crashin 71 reports

NHTSA investigation1 covering the 2014

Tick what matches of 71 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

Engine failure on other Tucson years

201471 reports 201564 reports 2016166 reports 2017265 reports 2018116 reports 201992 reports 202027 reports

Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

What this problem usually is

These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.

Read the full explainer · Which cars report it most

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (70 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Tucson

DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022

Engine · model years 2010 to 2022

Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

EA21-003opened Dec 22, 2021

Engine · model years 2012 to 2017

Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.

What owners paid

8 of the 71 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $300 to $8,000.

$300$4,000$8,000

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 67,000 and 113,000 miles, from the 41 reports that gave a mileage.

Is this a known problem?

The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 15 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Hyundai Tucson that deal with this problem. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Service campaign24-01-068HAug 19, 2024
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Jul 11, 2023
A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (âClass Vehiclesâ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine ...
Service bulletin22-EM-006H-2Nov 3, 2022
The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs ...
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.

11 more on the 2014 Hyundai Tucson page.

What owners wrote

“Car came to a complete stop. Check engine light came on. Took car to Ricks repair shop here in Middletown NY. Results was told we needed a new engine. Had car towed to Pepeâs repair shop Middletown NY same results need a new engine. Ticking sound with check engine light.”
Filed Sep 29, 2024

“Catastrophic engine failure While driving at 50 m.p.h. engine failure caused brake failure all electronics failed. Complete engine failure diagnosed by Hyundai dealership. Only inspected by qualified Hyundai mechanics. No warning lamps, no messages. UNKNOWN The contact stated please remove the complaint as it will be revised and resubmitted at the end of my current arbitration during class action period.”
Filed Mar 26, 2024

“Engine quit working doing 60 MPH on interstate leaving my 20 year old daughter stranded on the side of the road in a remote area. Highway Patrol had to come get her to keep her safe. Hyundai refuses to replace the engine under the Theta engine Judgement as required by law because they state recall 953 was not done but we were never notified, and this page does not indicate there is a 953 open recall on the vehicle.”
Filed Feb 24, 2023

“I financed my 2014 Hyundai Tucson in March of 2022 on June 9 2022 while driving down the road the engine just quit. I took it to a mechanic that advised me that the engine seized. Luckily I wasn't going fast or on main highway because that could have been fatal.”
Filed Jun 11, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 71 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.

Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found