2014 Hyundai VELOSTER: complaints, problems and recalls

I PURCHASED MY 2014 VELOSTER TURBO RIGHT OFF OF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME , 90 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP, I NOTICED IT WAS REALLY HARD TO KEEP MY CAR STRAIGHT IN THE ROAD. I PHYSICALLY HAVE TO FORCE MY CAR TO STAY STRAIGHT ON THE STRAIGHTEST HIGHWAYS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND IT WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT . THEY ALIGNED IT, ONLY TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE DRIVING BACK HOME. I HAVE NOW HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO 3 DIFFERENT HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE RECORDS OF THE ADJUSTMENTS. IT IS STILL NOT ALIGNED M…

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644944 at NHTSA ↗

I PURCHASED MY VELSOTER BRAND NEW WITH 33 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2014. IF FEB OF 2015 I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING A LITTLE. I TOOK IT INTO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND GET AND OIL CHANGE. I HAD ABOUT 8K MILES ON IT. THEIR WAS A SMALL SCRATCH ON ONE OF THE RIMS ABOUT 1/2 LONG, BUT NOTHING THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE AMOUNT OF SHAKING THAT WAS HAPPENING. THE SERVICEMAN SAID HE ROTATED THE TIRES AND THEIR SHOULDN'T BE ANYMORE ISSUES. WHEN I DROVE IT HOME IT WAS NOT ANY BETTER IN FACT I THOUGHT IT WAS WORSE. I…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10703464 at NHTSA ↗

THIS CAR WILL NOT DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND CANNOT CENTER AGAIN BY ITSELF. THE DRIVER MUST CONSTANTLY CORRECT LEFT TO RIGHT. IF YOU DRIVE IN THE WINTER ON CLEAR ROADS INTERRUPTED BY ICEY PATCHES, THE CAR BREAKS LOOSE IMMEDIATELY. IN A RECENT SNOW SQUALL ON ROUTE 81, PA I WAS THE ONLY CAR STRUGGLING TO GO STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS CHILLING AND DANGEROUS. THIS CAR NEEDS A RECALL. GOOGLE VELOSTER STEERING PROBLEMS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10705220 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10824203 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVEN'T HAD MANY TROUBLES WITH STEERING LIKE OTHERS HAVE HOWEVER I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR DOESN'T IMMEDIATELY GO INTO GEAR. I CAN START THE CAR AND IT TAKES UP TO A MINUTE TO GO INTO GEAR AND EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE I HAVE THAT PROBLEM WHEN SWITCHING OVER NEUTRAL (IE. GOING FROM PARK OR REVERSE TO DRIVE OR VICE VERSA) ANOTHER PROBLEM I'M HAVING TROUBLES WITH IS THE ELECTRONICS. WHEN I GO TO BACK UP THE REAR CAMERA APPEARS FOR 1 OR 2 SECONDS THEN GOES TO THE RADIO. ITS NEARLY AN EVERYDAY THING. SOMETIME THE RADIO, DISCS, OR MEDIA PLAYER …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10865077 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50 MPH ON A TEXAS HIGHWAY, THE TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WITH NO CAUSE, THE TIRES HAVE NEVER HIT A CURB, PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 29K MILES AND HAS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, ORIGINAL NEXEN TIRES. THESE TIRES NEED RECALLED, THEY CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. THE CAR NOW HAS ALL PIRELLI TIRES AS THE CAR WOULD BE A HAZARD WITH NEXEN

Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10870552 at NHTSA ↗

THE CAR AS I WOULD DESCRIBE IT STALLS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH, THE ENGINE DOESN'T SHUT OFF BUT I LOSE DRIVE POWER AND THE RPM SHOOT UP. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE ISSUE AND NO ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS. I FEAR THIS WILL END UP CAUSING ME TO GET REAR ENDED.

Owner-reported narrative. 29,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11000383 at NHTSA ↗

ON 09/23/2017 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON A SUNNY DAY, AROUND 80 DEGREES WITH MY SUNROOF CLOSED, AND THE SUNROOF COVER OPEN TO ALLOW THE SUNLIGHT IN. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT A MILE FROM MY EXIT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG THAT STARTLED ME (SOUNDED LIKE GUNSHOT), ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT STUFF HITTING MY HEAD, FACE, AND SHOULDERS. I LOOK UP AND SAW MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH SHATTERED GLASS FLYING ALL OVER MY CAR AND REALIZED GLASS IS WHAT WAS HITTING ME FACE AND BODY. LUCKILY, THE SOUND OF THE SUNROOF EXPLODING AND GLASS FLYING ALL OVER THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 56,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030430 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2023-02-28 (February 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: 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.

Reported: 2023-09-22 (September 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: 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.