2014 Hyundai Veloster: raw data

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vehicle	2014 / hyundai / veloster
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	86 on file (2014-10-15 → 2026-07-30)
recalls	2
investigations	1
fars	19 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power steering coupler clunk or rattleSTEERING11 complaints2019-07 → 2022-06veloster-2014-steering-coupler-clunk

11266540 MY STEERING WHEEL WAS DRAMATICALLY CLUNKING WHENEVER I TURNED IT. AFTER TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC, HE INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS THE STEERING COUPLER ISSUE, WHICH IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES WHICH ARE BEING COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT NOT MINE
11375190 CLUNK AND LAG IN THE STEERING CAUSED BY WORN RUBBER COUPLER MDPS - AFTER 48000 MILES - APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NO RECALL/WARRANTY
11244448 POWER STEERING COUPLER IS DEFECTIVE AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SEVERAL OTHER MODELS HAVE BEEN ISSUED RECALLS ON THIS PART BUT NOT THE VELOSTER

Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2017-09 → 2023-09veloster-2014-sunroof-shattering

11543472 The sunroof spontaneously shattered. I was driving on an interstate highway with the sunroof tilted forward for ventilation
11084242 PANORAMIC SUNROOF BLOWS UP WHILE DRIVING IN HIGHWAY, THERES NO SIGNS OF ROCK HITTING IT
11512824 On March 8, 2023, I was waiting at a red light and since the weather was really nice, it was cloudy and not too cold I decided to open my sunroof and when all of the sudden I felt glass raining all over me, my sunroof exploded!

Rear door latch or actuator failure to openLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES4 complaints2019-07 → 2025-05veloster-2014-door-latch-failure

11661517 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
11365323 PASSENGER REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN (FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) RESULTING FROM DEFECTIVE DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM. THIS PROBLEM IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS PASSENGERS CANNOT EXIT THE VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
11256308 TAMARA RECALL: THE DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER DO NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION, PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF

Engine knocking, rod bearing failure, and stallingENGINE36 complaints2014-10 → 2025-12veloster-2014-engine-knock-rod-bearing-failure

11581821 Engine started knocking at 117,xxx miles with oil changes less then 5,000 miles. Dealership acknowledged and confirmed that the rod bearings were bad. If requested could remove the rod bearings
11445985 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he heard an abnormal knocking noise emitting from the engine. He then stated that a large amount of white smoke began to spew from the vehicle as his engine began to stall
11639966 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

HVAC control knob and wiring meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 complaints2018-11 → 2025-07veloster-2014-hvac-knob-melting

11545022 The climate control switch on my vehicle as well as many others has burned up the wiring that plugs into it behind the dash and started smoking and actually almost burned my car to the ground
11536772 My ac unit switch melted due to the wires getting too hot and causing the unit to no longer work. I believe this is a safety issue due to possible fire with the wires getting burned
11234976 MY AC KNOB HAS MELTED AND IT IS BECAUSE A SHORT WITHIN THE KNOB ITSELF

ABS module recall fire risk and parts backlogSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7 complaints2023-11 → 2026-07veloster-2014-abs-recall-parts-backlog

11587207 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11554884 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available
11596564 The Hyundai recall doesn't fix the problem, which is the ABS Module leaks brake fluid internally which can catch fire

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
86	2014-10-15	2026-07-30	0	5	ENGINE:34; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:22; STEERING:14; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:10; SERVICE BRAKES:8

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
23V132000	28/02/2023	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.	An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.	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.
23V651000	22/09/2023	SERVICE 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 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.	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
AQ23002	open	Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	2023-11-17	·	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	19	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/veloster

@misc{wrenchpro_2014_hyundai_veloster_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Hyundai Veloster},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/veloster}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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