2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical system problems

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

18%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Veloster electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V132000Electrical SystemFebruary 28, 2023 · 25,715 units

Defect

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

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.

What owners report

“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 17, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 23V132000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.