2014 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veloster years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster. That ranks 5th out of 9 Veloster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 39%), typically at around 91,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 85owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 39% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 26% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 16% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 12% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | 110,761 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 70,161 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 63,881 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 59,381 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 58,250 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Hyundai Veloster recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Electrical system
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
OFFICIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE FALSIFICATION OF MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL REMEDY I am filing this formal safety complaint because a licensed factory franchise, Causeway Hyundai (Manahawkin, NJ), officially documented and signed off that a mandatory federal safety campaign (NHTSA Recall 21V303 / Hyundai…
The HVAC manual heater control unit in my 2014 Veloster Turbo failed, causing extreme electrical resistance that melted, blackened, and discolored the factory wiring harness connector plug behind the dashboard. This caused an active thermal incident and a direct fire hazard inside the cabin…
My driver airbags have been deactivated for quite some time. My radio touchscreen doesn't work, and the electrical issue has drifted all the way into my steering wheel where I can't control any type of cruise control properly.
The second cylinder is not firing. The car stalled when on highway.
Knock sensor code p1326
Other Hyundai Veloster years
← 2013 Veloster · 2015 Veloster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Veloster | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 Veloster | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster | 42 | 2 |
| 2017 Veloster | 50 | 0 |
| 2016 Veloster | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 Veloster | 137 | 2 |
| 2014 | 85 | 2 |
| 2013 Veloster | 426 | 3 |
| 2012 Veloster | 296 | 6 |
See all Hyundai Veloster problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Hyundai Veloster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veloster model years, the 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.