Model year
2014 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 85 complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (33), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (21), STEERING (14). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the 3 C FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 426 complaints
- 2014 85 complaints
- 2015 137 complaints
- 2016 223 complaints
- 2017 50 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
Recalls
23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Park outsideSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
23V132000 · Feb 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Complaints
85 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 5, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 C FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2014 Hyundai Veloster at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.