2014 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 36 of 85 complaints (42%) filed on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, with a median failure mileage of 91,500. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, though three complaints mention fire.
- Engine complaints
- 36
- 42% of 85
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling accompanied by knocking noises and white or black smoke from the engine compartment, in some cases followed by fire.
- Several owners describe complete engine seizure or a rod failure, sometimes preceded by increased engine noise and reduced fuel mileage.
- Some complaints describe random loss of power under 40 mph with rising RPMs but no warning light or stall.
- Owners report rough running or misfiring tied to low cylinder compression, in one case cylinder 2 showing no compression.
- A few complaints describe repeated check engine light illumination linked to oxygen sensor failure that recurred after repair.
- Owners describe the vehicle bogging down or stopping after sustained highway speeds, with a P420 code unrelated to the catalytic converter per one owner's mechanic.
When 2014 Hyundai Veloster engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 15, 2014, latest May 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Veloster model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
- NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints out of 85 total complaints for the 2014 Veloster, or 42% of all complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do 2014 Veloster engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 91,500 miles.
- Do the engine complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents among the engine complaints, though no crashes or injuries were reported.
- How does 2014 compare to other Veloster years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 Veloster's engine share is 42%, lower than 2015 (59%), 2016 (64%), and 2017 (54%), but higher than 2012 (24%) and 2013 (43%).