The contact's son owns a 2014 Hyundai Veloster. The contact's son received notification of Manufacturer Service Campaign: 966 (Engine Monitoring Logic). The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer performed the Engine Monitoring Logic software update and diag…
2014 hyundai Veloster engine problems
moderate 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
The second cylinder is not firing. The car stalled when on highway.
VEHICLE STOPPED DRIVING UNDER ITS OWN POWER AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MILES ON A COUPLE OCCASIONS. USUALLY AFTER DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH FOR 30 MILES OR MORE. IT EITHER BOGS DOWN GIVING TIME TO PULL OF THE ROAD OR STOPS COMPLETELY AFTER TRYING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE IS GIVING A P420 ERROR CODE BUT EXHAUST TECHNICIANS SAY IT IS NOT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. VEHICLE WILL DRIVE AF…
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE DOING ABOUT 60 OR 65 MPH AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED MISFIRING CAR JERSEY AND STARTED VIBRATING INWAS CLOSE TO EXIT 12 SO I GOT OF EXIT 12 AND FOUND A PARKING LOT WHERE THERE WAS A PEP BOYZ AND TOWED THE CAR TO MY SISTER IN LAWS HOUSE. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE COMPRESSION IN CYLINDER 2 THE CAR NEVER SHOWED ANY…
While driving down I95 south at 10:30 at night my car made a noise like I ran over a cardboard box. Then smoke started to come out of the hood. I I went to the emergency lane hoping it was a flat tire. There was oil all over the ground and car. No warning lights or car acting funny. Cruise was set and driving home with my mom. Took car to dealership and verified the block had cracked. I asked why,…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2014 hyundai Veloster?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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