Hyundai Veloster problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 774 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Hyundai Veloster (2012–2021). The 2013 Veloster has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
774
Recalls
10
Model years
9
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

962012226201359201411420151682016402017362019242020112021
NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Veloster model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Veloster years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Hyundai Veloster — 226 complaints, 2 crashes, 18 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2016 Hyundai Veloster — 168 complaints, 5 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2012 Hyundai Veloster — 96 complaints, 4 crashes, 5 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2015 Hyundai Veloster — 114 complaints, 6 fires; top problem: Engine
  5. 2014 Hyundai Veloster — 59 complaints, 4 fires; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (11 complaints).

Every Hyundai Veloster model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2021 Veloster110001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Veloster240001Engine
2019 Veloster361012Engine
2017 Veloster402010Engine
2016 Veloster1685421Engine
2015 Veloster1140622Engine
2014 Veloster590402Engine
2013 Veloster22621823Engine
2012 Veloster964556Engine

Most common Hyundai Veloster problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    439 complaints
  • Electrical System
    142 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    71 complaints
  • Steering
    61 complaints
  • Brakes
    58 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    43 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    27 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    27 complaints
  • Airbags
    22 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    19 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Hyundai Veloster received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Veloster recalls

  • Recall 23V651000Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V132000Feb 28, 202325,715 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V301000Apr 28, 2021158,493 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V746000Dec 1, 2020128,948 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V393000Jul 2, 2020272,126 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

  • Recall 19V311000Apr 17, 201912,438 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 19V204000Mar 14, 201916,487 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V051000Feb 19, 20136,071 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V567000Dec 7, 20124,490 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V568000Dec 7, 201213,500 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology