2014 Ford Taurus vs 2014 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Taurus | 2014 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 228 | 742 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 178 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 39 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 24–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 299 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 135 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 119 |
| Steering | 64 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 54 | 49 |
| Power Train | 12 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 57 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 90 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 17 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 64 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 16 |
2014 Ford Taurus
2014 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.