2014 Hyundai Veloster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (23) · Steering (14) · Electrical System (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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 2023-02-28 · campaign 23V132000 · 25,715 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (127)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Electrical System 2026-05-23 · Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2012 – 2017 model year accent, 2012 – 2017 model year azera, 2013 – 2018 model year santa fe sport, 2013 – 2019 model year santa fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) may be set. at hyundai, we ar
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Showing the 6 most recent of 127 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-30 · 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 su…”
2026-07-21 · 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 runni…”
2026-05-27 · Vehicle Speed Control“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.…”
2025-12-10 · Engine“the second cylinder is not firing. the car stalled when on highway. …”
2025-06-28 · 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 …”
2025-05-16 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 126,000 mi“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 app…”
2025-03-19 · Electrical System · 135,000 mi“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, t…”
2025-03-19 · Engine · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 50 mph. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle required an engine fluid flush. the vehicle was repa…”
2025-01-31 · Engine · 98,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai veloster. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle which increased louder while driving. the contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was no…”
2024-09-27 · Vehicle Speed Control“the car lost power gradually ;when i was driving ; we were on the freeway and i couldn’t continue driving 60 miles per hour , therefore i turned on the turn signals cause i just could drive at 35 miles per hour and the car just start shaking ; i just look for the next exit by the time we were on risk on the emergency lane for along time cause t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.