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2014 Hyundai Veloster Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine (41% of complaints, typically around 91,500 miles). It is 5th of 9 Veloster model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems
Engine
35 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mhp, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be…
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 no failures were…
Electrical
22 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Back up camera is flickering when car is put in reverse, camera goes black at times.this car has less than 40,000 miles on it. The camera shouldn't be going bad.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and hesitated to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness connector needed to be…
Steering
14 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
Power steering coupler is defective and makes a rattling sound when vehicle is in motion. Several other models have been issued recalls on this part but not the Veloster. I'm wondering how much safer it is to drive Veloster this way as opposed those huyndai models that were recalled.
Clunk and lag in the steering caused by worn rubber coupler mdps - after 48000 miles - appears to be a known issue with no recall/warranty
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
Tamara recall: the driver and rear passenger do not open from the outside and inside. The car was not in motion, parked with the engine off.
The first issue was the clutch. I was driving in charlotte, nc city traffic and the clutch stuck to the floor and made my car stall. I was able to pull it up with my foot and restart the car. I had no indication that the clutch was bad. It wasn't slipping at all and I had no difficulty shifting gears prior to this…
Brakes
8 complaints · 9%Sold a 2014 Hyundai Veloster with grinding brakes, acceleration problem, and vibration issues. I was told everything would be fixed. I returned the car within 24hrs. The car vibrates dangerously at 50mph and above. The car hesitates when taking off, trying to pass, or get on freeway. This is also dangerous because…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
I purchased my velsoter brand new with 33 miles on it in november 2014. If feb of 2015 I started to notice that the front end was shaking a little. I took it into my local dealership to have it looked at and get and oil change. I had about 8k miles on it. Their was a small scratch on one of the rims about 1/2 long…
The tailgate release pad has to be pressed very hard to get the latch to unlock. We began noticing this issue at christmas when we were loading the trunk for a trip home and it has progressively gotten worse. There were several times when we thought we would not be able to get the trunk open at all which would have…
Transmission
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. While parked, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. Also, while driving, the transmission would shift out of gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
Sold a 2014 Hyundai Veloster with grinding brakes, acceleration problem, and vibration issues. I was told everything would be fixed. I returned the car within 24hrs. The car vibrates dangerously at 50mph and above. The car hesitates when taking off, trying to pass, or get on freeway. This is also dangerous because…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Hyundai Veloster recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
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
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (35 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); electrical (22 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); steering (14 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Hyundai Veloster?
- It is 5th of 9 Veloster model years by number of complaints, with 85 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.