IllustrationI was driving and then all the sudden my APS light came on and my battery light next, I was driving and my car stopped moving in the middle of the road.
2014 Hyundai Veloster
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 85.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
725–50K
1250–75K
1075–100K
15100–150K
2150K+
51 reports with mileage · 34 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports5 fire reports0 injury reports
Steering complaints
14 reportsPower steering rubbler coupler defective..making a clunking sound with turning sterring wheel left and right. This is a very common problem with Hyundai.
THERE IS A CLICKING WITH THE VELOSTER STEERING WHEELS. IT COULD CAUSE ME TO CRASH AND WRECK. IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING ONE DAY
MY STEERING IS STICKING WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD LIKE A MAGNET IS HOLDING IT IN PLACE WITCH MAKES IT HARD TO STAY IN THE LANE. L HAVE ALSO NOTICE THAT MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GET BRIGHT AND DIM ON THEIR OWN AT TIMES. I ALSO HAVE MY HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING.
POWER STEERING COUPLE NOISE AND ALIGNMENT PROBLEM STANDING AND DRIVING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED COUPLING WITHIN THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURED COUPLING WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT THEN SPOKE WITH CLAY COOLEY HYUNDAI OF MESQUITE (16230 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, MESQUITE, TX 75150) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER VIA EMAIL HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
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
OUT OF THE BLUE MY STEERING WHEEL SEEM TO BECOME LOOSE AND STARTING MAKING A CLICK SOUND WHEN TURNED TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. ALTHOUGH OTHER HYUNDAI VEHICLES HAVE RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, MY VELOSTER IS NOT. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR MAKER AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE HUGE BILL TO REPAIR IT UNLESS YOU ARE STILL…
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OUT OF THE BLUE MY STEERING WHEEL SEEM TO BECOME LOOSE AND STARTING MAKING A CLICK SOUND WHEN TURNED TURNED TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. ALTHOUGH OTHER HYUNDAI VEHICLES HAVE RECALLS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, MY VELOSTER IS NOT. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR MAKER AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE HUGE BILL TO REPAIR IT UNLESS YOU ARE STILL UNDER A WARRANTY. IT IS NOT SAFE!
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. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART, WHICH HAS OBVIOUSLY FAILED …
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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. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART, WHICH HAS OBVIOUSLY FAILED IN THE PAST, IS BEING COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ON OTHER VEHICLES. I HAVE PROVIDED A PICTURE OF THE PART ONCE IT WAS REMOVED. IT IS QUITE CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD HAVE HAD FATAL CONSEQUENCES. AFTER BEING CHARGED ROUGHLY $250 IN LABOR, I FOUND OUT THE PART WAS $1.53. IT IS SICKENING THAT A 2014 VELOSTER WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
CLACKING NOISE WITHIN STEERING WHEEL (DEFECTIVE COUPLER) VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHILE IN MOTION DURING ANY TRAFFIC SITUATION AND INCLUDING TURNING.
Official recalls
223V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Sep 22, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
23V132000 · Electrical System
Feb 28, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires
Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
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.