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2014 Hyundai Tucson

SUV · 2010–2026 · Tucson, Tucson Fuel Cell, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

2010–2015 Hyundai Tucson
2010–2015 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.

2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.1× usual Extended coverage

185 serious complaints of 203, the most about engine (111) and brakes (41); per car on the road, 1.1× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2014 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2017

“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jun 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine sensors to continuously monitor for symptoms that may precede an engine failure. In addition, Hyundai will extend the warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles (up from 100,000 miles) for original and subsequent owners of the… (953, Feb 2019)
  • Extended coverage Certain Tucson (LM) vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the center muffler assembly under this condition to 15 years/150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of… (25-EM-001H, Jan 2025)
  • Extended coverage Certain 2014 – 2015 model year Tucson vehicles may have a weakened weld at the zone where the center muffler is attached to the exhaust pipe. In an effort to meet this commitment, Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the center muffler assembly under this condition to 15 years / 150,000… (TXXZ OL, Feb 2025)
  • Extended coverage 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 first, and is valid for original and… (22-EM-006H-2, Nov 2022)
  • Repair program Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. (DTC P1326, Apr 2019)
  • Repair program Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P132600. (Campaign, Oct 2019)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

203 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features

Every Tucson year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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What changed for 2014

2014 Tucson trims

GLSLimitedSEThe Walking Dead Special Edition
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $21,450from $26,200from $23,500$28,900
Powertrain
Engine2.0L GDI DOHC 4-cylinder2.4L GDI DOHC 4-cylinder2.4L GDI DOHC 4-cylinder2.4L Theta II GDI 4-cylinder
Horsepower164 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp
Torque—177 lb-ft177 lb-ft177 lb-ft
Transmission6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Gears6666
DrivetrainAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAwd
Fuel economy (combined)AWD: 23 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 22 mpg
FWD: 24 mpg
AWD: 22 mpg
FWD: 24 mpg
22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Cargo behind last row25.7 cu ft25.7 cu ft25.7 cu ft25.7 cu ft
Max cargo55.8 cu ft55.8 cu ft55.8 cu ft55.8 cu ft
Length173.2 in173.2 in173.2 in173.2 in
Tech
Touchscreen4.3 in4.3 in + option4.3 in7 in
Apple CarPlay—Optional——
Android Auto—Optional——
Speakers66 + option6—
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherLeatherLeatherLeather
Heated seatsFrontFrontFront—
Climate zones—222
Remote start—App-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start—
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—Optional——
Wheels17 in18 in18 in—
Packages and options (22)
GLSLimitedSEThe Walking Dead Special Edition
Technology Package —Optional——
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Mat $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $110OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Composite Cargo Tray $100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ash Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Diamond Silver OptionalOptionalOptional—
Garnet Red OptionalOptionalOptional—
Graphite Gray OptionalOptionalOptional—
Kona Bronze OptionalOptionalOptional—
Laguna Blue OptionalOptionalOptional—
Shadow Gray OptionalOptionalOptional—
Winter White OptionalOptionalOptional—
Beige Cloth Optional———
Beige Cloth / Leatherette ——Optional—
Beige Leather —Optional——
Black Cloth Optional———
Black Cloth / Leatherette ——Optional—
Black Leather —Optional—Optional
Brown Leather —Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 178 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 178 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 5 of 5 5 90 Forward collision avoidance (42) —
2025 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 5 of 5 7 430 Forward collision avoidance (217) Yes
2024 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD25–38 mpg 5 of 5 4 146 Forward collision avoidance (39) Yes
2023 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp
AWD, FWD25–38 mpg 4–5 of 5 2 179 Unknown or other (40) Yes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid, 177 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid, 177 hp
2.5L 4-cyl
AWD, FWD26–38 mpg 4–5 of 5 3 502 Engine (158) Yes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl, 161 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–25 mpg 5 of 5 1 79 Engine (39) Yes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–25 mpg 5 of 5 1 178 Engine (73) Yes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 1 380 Engine (196) Yes
2018 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
2.4L 4-cyl, 181 hp
AWD, FWD22–27 mpg 5 of 5 1 396 Engine (243) Yes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 175 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 164 hp
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD23–50 mpg 5 of 5 3 1088 Engine (597) Yes
2016 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD23–50 mpg 5 of 5 5 1620 Power train (517) Yes
2015 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel cell
AWD, FWD22–50 mpg 4 of 5 2 227 Engine (119) No
2014 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
4WD, FWD22–25 mpg 4 of 5 2 203 Engine (111) No
2013 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD21–25 mpg 4 of 5 3 266 Engine (156) No
2012 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD21–25 mpg 4 of 5 3 255 Engine (160) No
2011 2.0L 4-cyl
2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD22–25 mpg Not rated 5 124 Engine (40) No
2010 2.4L 4-cyl
manual available
4WD, FWD24–26 mpg Not rated 4 59 Power train (22) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Tucson 2016–2025, Tucson 2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 NoNo 427
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A AWD5 NoNo 562
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON SUV N/A FWD5 NoNo 562
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 5 HB N/A FWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWDNot Rated NoNo 41
2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 6287
2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 6287
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3140
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 33
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Later Release FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release AWD5 StandardStandard 497
2024 Hyundai Tucson SUV Early Release FWD5 StandardStandard 497
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 05
2024 Hyundai Tucson HEV SUV Early Release AWD5 StandardStandard 046
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Later Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 03
2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV Early Release AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 03
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 2134
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 2134
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 035
2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 010
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release5 StandardNo 018
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release4 StandardNo 018
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release4 StandardNo 3383
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardNo 3383
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release5 StandardNo 04
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release4 StandardNo 04
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release4 StandardNo 0112
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release4 StandardNo 0112
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardNo 07
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWDNot Rated StandardNo 07
2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 179
2021 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 179
2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1178
2020 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1178
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 1380
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 1380
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1396
2018 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 1396
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 31088
2017 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 31088
2017 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3983
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 51620
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 51620
2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 51536
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 1227
2015 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 1227
2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 2216
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 2203
2014 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 2203
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 3266
2013 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 3266
2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD4 NoNo 3255
2012 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD4 NoNo 3255
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 5124
2011 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 5124
2010 Hyundai Tucson 4-DR. w/SABNot Rated NoNo 459

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2026Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2026Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 36
2026Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2026Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2025Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2025Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2025Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2025Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2025Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2024Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2024Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2024Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2024Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2024Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2023Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 25
2023Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 28
2023Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2023Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2023Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2022Tucson AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 26
2022Tucson FWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 29
2022Tucson HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 37
2022Tucson Hybrid BlueAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 38
2022Tucson Plug-in HybridAuto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 35
2021Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2021Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25
2020Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2020Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25
2019Tucson AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23
2019Tucson FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25–26
2018Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22–25
2018Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
24–27
2017Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
23–25
2017Tucson Eco AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 27
2017Tucson Eco FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2017Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–27
2017Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2016Tucson AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
23–25
2016Tucson Eco AWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 27
2016Tucson Eco FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2016Tucson FWDAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–27
2016Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2015Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2015Tucson AWDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22
2015Tucson Fuel CellAuto (A1) 50
2014Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2014Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22
2013Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22–25
2013Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
21–23
2012Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
22–25
2012Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
21–23
2011Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
23–25
2011Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
22–24
2010Tucson 2WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
25–26
2010Tucson 4WDAuto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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