2014 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
116 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 18/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 96,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Hyundai Veloster has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all Veloster years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Veloster
“When driving the car during day or night the headlights will cut off and they will also flicker on and off, this has been happening for the last 3 months. The stereo also won't cut on when i cut my car on i have to open to passenger side door for it to come on.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Veloster
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 59 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 79,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 51,000 and 106,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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…
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,…
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.
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…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
Technical service bulletins
124 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Veloster TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2014 Hyundai Veloster drew 116 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 18/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster are engine (35 complaints), electrical (25), and steering (14).
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems around 79,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 51,000 and 106,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Hyundai Veloster. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.