Reliable Auto DB

2014 Hyundai Veloster reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 85 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Veloster years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Electrical system.

2012 Hyundai Veloster
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Complaints

85

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (33 of 85), then Electrical system (22) and Steering (14). Those filings include 5 that report a fire.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Veloster has 423 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2015 has 136 complaints, 3 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Hyundai Veloster. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
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.
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.
Recall Electrical system 2023-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 23V132000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (85 total)

Engine
33
Electrical system
22
Steering
14
Service brakes
5
Structure
5
Air bags
3
Exterior lighting
3
Hydraulic brakes
3
Powertrain
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

5

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-30
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-21
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Air bags, Speed control · filed 2026-05-27
  • "The second cylinder is not firing. The car stalled when on highway."
    Engine · filed 2025-12-10
  • "Knock sensor code p1326"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-08-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $2500
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 26 34 29 MPG $2250

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2012–2017
Body styles Hatchback
Oil 5W-20/5W-30 (1.6L NA); 5W-30/5W-40 (1.6L turbo) , 3.8 qt capacity
Tire size 215/45R17, 215/40R18 (trim dependent)

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 85 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Veloster years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Electrical system.

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Veloster?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (33 of 85), then Electrical system (22) and Steering (14). Those filings include 5 that report a fire.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Veloster has 423 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2015 has 136 complaints, 3 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Hyundai Veloster been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?

Owners have filed 85 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Veloster get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster is 28 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?

2nd generation (2019-2021).

What oil does a Hyundai Veloster take?

Viscosity depends on engine: natural-aspirated rows often list 5W-20/5W-30; turbo rows list 5W-30/5W-40 per the manual.

What tire sizes does a Hyundai Veloster use?

Common sizes include 215/45R17 and 215/40R18; second-gen N Performance Package also lists 235/35R19.