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Hyundai Veloster

1,293 federal complaints across 9 model years (2012-2021) · 10 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Veloster, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2013 Hyundai Veloster - 292 complaints in its first 8 years (425 to date)
  2. 2012 Hyundai Veloster - 221 complaints in its first 8 years (296 to date)
  3. 2016 Hyundai Veloster - 187 complaints in its first 8 years (223 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2017 Hyundai Veloster - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (50 to date)
  2. 2014 Hyundai Veloster - 55 complaints in its first 8 years (85 to date)
  3. 2015 Hyundai Veloster - 98 complaints in its first 8 years (137 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Engine & cooling
553
Electrical system
211
Power train
143
Steering
126
Glass & wipers
124
Brakes
87

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2021 Hyundai Veloster11111
2020 Hyundai Veloster24241
2019 Hyundai Veloster42422
2017 Hyundai Veloster50460
2016 Hyundai Veloster2231871
2015 Hyundai Veloster137982
2014 Hyundai Veloster85552
2013 Hyundai Veloster4252923
2012 Hyundai Veloster2962216

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
23V6510002012-2015Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe,...
23V1320002012-2014Electrical SystemHyundai 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...
21V3010002019-2021EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines.
20V7460002015-2016EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.
20V3930002012EquipmentHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles.
19V3110002019Latches/Locks/LinkagesHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged,...
19V2040002013EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines.
13V0510002012VisibilityHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs.
12V5680002012VisibilityHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs.
12V5670002012Parking BrakeHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions.