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P0014 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2017, 2012, 2018

What P0014 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Real HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Car has been properly maintained for years. No accidents or known major issues. Suddenly the car would not start one workday morning. The tow truck driver was unable to start the car; towed car to repair location."

— 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/23/2021

"On 9/13 my engine stopped as I was coming to a stop at an intersection. I put the vehicle in park and restarted the engine. This happened three more times within a 2 mile drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. On 10/6 I was told my vehicle was repaired."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/06/2023

"At 103,000 miles my engine had a catastrophic failure. My car threw a code for P0014 and the only thing was a possible cam position sensor. The engine threw a rod while driving with no warning."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/25/2022

"I started my vehicle and it was running sluggish and low idle. I had an engine light and when I tried to drive there was a clanking sound."

— 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/20/2025

"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road."

— 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 02/27/2026

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

80%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2017
2
2018
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026