2014 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, 30% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, he heard an abnormal knocking noise emitting from the engine. He then stated that a large amount of white smoke began to spew from the vehicle as his engine began to stall. As the contact was able to pull the vehicle over; the engine failed to restart after multiple attempts.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle which increased louder while driving. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster
- Electrical system 22 complaints