The HVAC manual heater control unit in my 2014 Veloster Turbo failed, causing extreme electrical resistance that melted, blackened, and discolored the factory wiring harness connector plug behind the dashboard. This caused an active thermal incident and a direct fire hazard inside the cabin. Hyundai is aware of this exact safety defect and is running Service Campaign TY6 (TSB 16-01-070) to fix it, but they are using narrow VIN filtering to deny coverage to identical vehicle configurations. I had to pay out of pocket for a genuine Hyundai replacement part to mitigate this fire risk. Hyundai Corporate (National Case #42974992) has formally denied my reimbursement claim on a technicality, actively ignoring the physical thermal damage and fire risk to my vehicle.
2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical problems
22 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Veloster electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 23V132000 · Recall details
What 2014 Hyundai Veloster owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My driver airbags have been deactivated for quite some time. My radio touchscreen doesn't work, and the electrical issue has drifted all the way into my steering wheel where I can't control any type of cruise control properly.
The connector that connects to the air conditioning temperature knob melted this is the second time in the 4 years I have owned the vehicle
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Reverse Park Aid (RPAS) warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS). The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V132000 (Electrical System); but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
I have not "yet" had an incident but, because of the safety recall, I have been parking my vehicle outside for almost a year (since October 2023). It is now August 2024 and a part for my Hyundai Veloster 2014 is still not available. For an issue that may cause a fire, or indeed any recall issue, this is way too long for a remedy to become available! This has caused considerable inconvenience: scraping frost and cleaning off snow, constant dirt, and inability to park in parking garages. Additionally, the additional wear will reduce the value of the car when I sell it.
The Hyundai recall doesn't fix the problem, which is the ABS Module leaks brake fluid internally which can catch fire. The claimed "fix" puts in a low current fuse that supposedly electrically will lower the risk of a fire when the ABS leaks brake fluid internally and shorts out the electrical power to the ABS Module. The problem is that the ABS Module can develop an internal leak which causes a short that fries the ABS Module and can cause a fire by igniting the brake fluid. The lower current rated fuse can still cause a fire, so I don't see the federal safety agency Recall No. 23V651000 as a real fix. I want a replacement of the brake fluid leak-prone ABS Module in my 2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo so I can safely use and park my car indoors without the potential of a fire while parked or driving. I have not experienced a fire in the recalled vehicle, but I think I am entitled to a proper "fix". I am an electrical engineer with an MSEE degree and many US patents. I have been greatly inconvenienced by following the recall warning to "park the vehicle outside (outdoors) away from structures". The outside exposure to hot temperatures, harsh sunshine, and salt air degrades the finish and mechanicals of my vehicle by following the recall warning. So Hyundai's faulty ABS Module costs me money (value of the vehicle) besides the risk and inconvenience. Make Hyundai really fix the problem by replacing the ABS Module as a minimum.
There is a current recall since September, 2023, with no remedy to date. In addition, I have driven this vehicle very little after last having my car serviced at the dealership, just over a year now, which seemed to not be sounding right in the engine, so it alarmed me, and all started feeling overwhelming since going to the dealership for repairs. I see there is an engine recall on the 2015 Veloster, though not the 2014? Yet they are claiming that both issues can cause fires. My vehicle has less than 100K miles if I remember correct from when I last looked. it's been months since I've even driven the vehicle, as I've not felt safe or comfortable doing so. My vehicle seems to have a lot of the same symptoms as the 2015 Veloster recall. i have been nervous to take it back to the same dealer, though I've also been too nervous to let just any mechanic look at it. When the dealer last changed my oil, a bunch leaked out in my driveway, and I was told there's a safety overflow. In addition, my oil light came on, and I was simply told they forgot to reset it.
Unknown
I was driving and then all the sudden my APS light came on and my battery light next, I was driving and my car stopped moving in the middle of the road.
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.
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical
Does the 2014 Hyundai Veloster have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 2014 Hyundai Veloster, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V132000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Veloster have the most electrical problems?
The Hyundai Veloster model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (99 complaints), 2012 (38 complaints) and 2015 (26 complaints).
Other 2014 Hyundai Veloster problems
Engine 35Steering 14Brakes 8Body 5Airbags 3Fuel system 3Lights 3Transmission 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Suspension 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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