2014 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster.

20132015
Complaints
111
per 10K Sold
40.2
US Sales
27,598
Crashes
0
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#133 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:91,012 mi
Fires:3
#219 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:65,990 mi
Fires:3
#314 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:46,714 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster.

Engine Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
91,012
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
65,990
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,714
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,000
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Hyundai Veloster

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,675,193 vehicles.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,649,478 affected

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.

23V132000Electrical System
~25,715 affected

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.

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2014 Hyundai Veloster — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 111 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (33 complaints, avg 91,012 mi); Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 65,990 mi); Steering Defects (14 complaints, avg 46,714 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,186 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,675,193 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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