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2014 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 85 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Hyundai Veloster owner complaints

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, describing incidents dated June 28, 2014 to July 28, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 35 complaints
Electrical System 22 complaints
Steering 14 complaints
Unknown or Other 10 complaints
Service Brakes 8 complaints
Structure 5 complaints

Of the 85 complaints on file, 5 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11753815 · Filed July 30, 2026
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…
ODI #11751823 · Filed July 21, 2026
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…
ODI #11740430 · Filed May 27, 2026
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.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Hyundai Veloster in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Audit Query AQ23-002: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Open since November 17, 2023

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA #23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported September 22, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 1,649,478 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 251 · Owners notified April 10, 2024

Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Parking Sensor May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

NHTSA #23V132000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported February 28, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 25,715 vehicles

Repair completion: 39.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 242 · Owners notified July 28, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2014 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

11% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

85 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster.

Service Brakes

ODI #11753815

Incident: July 28, 2026 · Filed: July 30, 2026

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 original, 12-year-old factory multi-fuse block assembly (Part #91ZZ9-42705 / F18 150A) is still physically inside my engine bay, completely covered in thick, undisturbed road dust and grime.The dealership returned my vehicle to me with a falsified "all clear" safety invoice while leaving a known, severe electrical fire hazard completely active inside my vehicle's engine compartment. I request that federal regulators audit this franchise location for fraudulent safety recall logging and systemic non-compliance with NHTSA safety remedy mandates.

Electrical System

ODI #11751823

Incident: May 1, 2023 · Filed: July 21, 2026

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, actively ignoring the physical thermal damage and fire risk to my vehicle.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11740430

Incident: May 27, 2026 · Filed: May 27, 2026

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.

Engine

ODI #11704367

Incident: December 9, 2025 · Filed: December 10, 2025

The second cylinder is not firing. The car stalled when on highway.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11679871

Incident: August 10, 2025 · Filed: August 11, 2025

Knock sensor code p1326

Electrical System

ODI #11669871

Incident: June 24, 2025 · Filed: June 28, 2025

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

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11661517

Incident: March 16, 2025 · Filed: May 16, 2025

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11649276

Incident: February 3, 2025 · Filed: March 19, 2025

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.

Engine

ODI #11649270

Incident: February 3, 2025 · Filed: March 19, 2025

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 repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Engine

ODI #11639966

Incident: January 17, 2025 · Filed: January 31, 2025

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 not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

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