2014 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and reliability

An average Veloster year.

86 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.

Should I buy a 2014 Veloster?

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 86 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

86
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Veloster years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the Veloster?

Across the 10 Veloster model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2020) to 423 (2013). With 86 complaints, the 2014 Veloster sits about the same as the model's median of 86.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
34
electrical system
22
steering
14
service brakes
8
structure
5

Recalls affecting the 2014 Veloster

electrical system

Campaign 23V132000

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.

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 23V651000

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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by model variant and generation.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Veloster. See the full Veloster owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Veloster listings typically run $7,181–$10,491 across 2012 to 2021 model years.

Other Veloster model years

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