2014 Hyundai Tucson: Engine failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Tucson report: engine failure. CarComplaints.com lists 20 owner complaints, average mileage 95,800 miles.
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints for the 2014 Tucson in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759748 (filed 08/26/2026): “Complete engine failure in july of 2024. when the car was sold to us it was under recall and not repaired and we were not told there was a recall. when the engine failed we were told we were at fault because we failed to get the recall addressed.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732367 (filed 04/20/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started making an abnormal ticking sound. while accelerating, the sound level increased. the contact stated that the failure was related to the engine warranty ex…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace engine (14 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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