Model year record

2014 Hyundai Veloster recalls & problems

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 2 safety recalls and 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (33 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints85filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 5reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2014 Hyundai Veloster in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA park outside advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicSep 22, 2023

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 23V6510001,649,478 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from buildings until repaired (fire risk).

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 systemFeb 28, 2023

Electrical system

Recall 23V13200025,715 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2014 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	10.5%

2014 Hyundai Veloster NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2014 Hyundai Veloster NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Veloster

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Veloster

29mpg combined

City / highway	26 / 34 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

Veloster

27mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Veloster

26mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Engine	33	3	91,500 mi
Electrical systemWiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles	22	3	60,000 mi
Steering	14	0	51,000 mi
Unknown or other	10	1	59,000 mi
StructureBody	5	0	70,000 mi
Service brakes	5	0	—
Power train	3	1	—
Air bagsFrontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette	3	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights	3	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	0	—
Wheels	2	0	—
Suspension	2	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
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 Recall 251: ABS Multi-Fuse Block Replacement) was successfully completed on my vehicle.This official safety record is completely falsified. The service department closed out the repair order and logged it into the manufacturer network as a finished repair. However, I have opened the under-hood engine junction box and taken photographic evidence proving that no physical labor was performed. The…
Jul 28, 2026
Electrical system
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. Hyundai is aware of this exact safety defect and is running Service Campaign TY6 (TSB 16-01-070) to fix it, but they are using narrow VIN filtering to deny coverage to identical vehicle configurations. I had to pay out of pocket for a genuine Hyundai replacement part to mitigate this fire risk. Hyundai Corporate (National Case #42974992) has formally denied my reimbursement claim on a technicality,…
May 1, 2023
Air bags
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.
May 27, 2026
Engine
The second cylinder is not firing. The car stalled when on highway.
Dec 9, 2025
Fuel/propulsion system
Knock sensor code p1326
Aug 10, 2025
Electrical system
The connector that connects to the air conditioning temperature knob melted this is the second time in the 4 years I have owned the vehicle
Jun 24, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door failed to open as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided because the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Mar 16, 2025 · 126,000 miles
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Reverse Park Aid (RPAS) warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS). The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V132000 (Electrical System); but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Feb 3, 2025 · 135,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kiaâs defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements;…
AQ23002 · opened Nov 17, 2023