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2014 Hyundai Veloster Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, 27% of all complaints for the year, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 83,000. A related recall (23V132000) covers a Reverse Park Aid Sensor short-circuit risk.

Electrical System complaints
23
27% of 85
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
83,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Climate control switch and AC controller knob wiring overheats, melts, and in some cases smokes near the dash.
  • Headlights dim, flicker, or shut off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with no warning light illuminated.
  • Backup camera flickers or goes black when the car is put in reverse.
  • Interior lights brighten and dim on their own, occurring alongside headlight shutoffs.
  • Wiring harness connector failures trigger the check engine light along with shaking and hesitation during acceleration.
  • Delayed shifting into gear reported alongside unspecified electrical faults.

When 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2014, latest Jul 21, 2026.

2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2014Jul 2019Aug 2020Mar 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Mar 2025Jul 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster

  1. NHTSA 23V132000Feb 28, 2023Electrical System25,715 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Veloster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201239 (13%)
  2. 2013101 (24%)
  3. 201423 (27%)
  4. 201526 (19%)
  5. 201616 (7%)
  6. 20172 (4%)
  7. 20196 (14%)
  8. 20203 (13%)
  9. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are electrical problems common on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Yes. NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 27% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the Veloster years listed (2012-2020).
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Veloster?
Yes, recall 23V132000 covers a Reverse Park Aid Sensor issue where liquid can leak in and cause an electrical short circuit. Hyundai's remedy is inspection and, if needed, replacement of the RPAS fuse and sensor.
Did the electrical problems cause fires?
NHTSA data shows 3 fire reports tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Veloster, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Veloster is 83,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.