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201320151st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: engine
Fewest complaints of its generation (1st generation).
8 owner complaints, first 3 years 26–30 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Honda Civic 332014 Toyota Corolla 332014 Hyundai Elantra 36
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster
- Engine stalling11 complaintsmostly at 80,000–103,000 miles (129,000–166,000 km)
- Turbocharger9 complaints
Specific parts named in the 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V651000 (brakes) and 23V132000 (electrical) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into hyundai and kia abs module fires. Has this car had that problem?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Hyundai sent dealers 127 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Engine control module (ecm) software is updated on certain vehicles for canister purge valve…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 8 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 8K to 29K miles (13K to 48K km) on the car (6 of all 8 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 127 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine control module (ecm) software is updated on certain vehicles for canister purge valve…
- Because of an internal limitation of the fuel feed tube, the check engine light might come
- The MDPS (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Brakes · recall issued 2023
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2023
High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Veloster recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Government investigations
- OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,000–$2,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Hyundai Veloster year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a quarter as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 25; 100 is average, lower is better). 2014 is one of the better years of a model that draws 1.4× the average car's complaints.
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (38%), steering (25%) and electrical (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have?
2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster get?
26 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Hyundai Veloster safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster cost in fuel a year?
About $2,000 to $2,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
Is there a better Hyundai Veloster year than the 2014?
Not nearby: the 2014 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Hyundai Veloster years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works