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Hyundai Veloster

1,769 federal complaints across 9 model years (2012-2021) ยท 10 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Veloster. Hover a bar for the count.

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2013 Hyundai Veloster - 579 complaints
  2. 2012 Hyundai Veloster - 408 complaints
  3. 2016 Hyundai Veloster - 301 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2019 Hyundai Veloster - 63 complaints
  2. 2017 Hyundai Veloster - 69 complaints
  3. 2014 Hyundai Veloster - 116 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
548
Electrical system
207
Power train
142
Steering
126
Glass & wipers
124
Brakes
85

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2021 Hyundai Veloster151
2020 Hyundai Veloster291
2019 Hyundai Veloster632
2017 Hyundai Veloster690
2016 Hyundai Veloster3011
2015 Hyundai Veloster1892
2014 Hyundai Veloster1162
2013 Hyundai Veloster5793
2012 Hyundai Veloster4086

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

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, 2014-201
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 el
21V3010002019-2021EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have be
20V7460002015-2016EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside
20V3930002012EquipmentHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been o
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, a
19V2040002013EngineHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignit
13V0510002012VisibilityHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof
12V5680002012VisibilityHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroo
12V5670002012Parking BrakeHyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road g