2017 Hyundai Veloster: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 50 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (54% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

48,262

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: engine (54%)

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Common problems

Computed from 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Engine (engine mechanics)54% · 22 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)12% · 5 complaints

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)7% · 3 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)7% · 3 complaints

Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2% · 1 complaint

Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)2% · 1 complaint

“The sunroof (glass) exploded while I was driving on the highway. It sounded like my car had been shot by a shotgun blast! I was driving on the highway, was completely startled and was lucky to not swerve into any other vehicles or ditch. I managed to drive to the shoulder because I was on a flat highway. I was driving home through the desert and had I been on highway 93, with it's turns and mountains I could have been killed. I did call Hyndai and they said there was no recall on that part. I did note, however, that in 2012 they recalled that part for exploding. My car insurance totaled the vehicle leaving me no choice but to buy a car.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2026

“The clutch actuator failed, so I sold to a junker that I didn't know had such a shady background. The ownership per the tax collector's office has been transferred to them- Sky Recycling. They have an active DOT number. I am still being charged for the balance of my loan and accruing late payment and believe they did something potentially illegal to transfer ownership without satisfying the lien.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2026

“I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2025

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“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal before the vehicle surged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the DTC scanner determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. Prior to the transmission failure, the engine and exhaust system were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2024

“Paint peeling issue on hood. Filed for Hyundai to repair last 12/24, Hyundai denied claim 12/20/2024, without detailed reasons. Secondary extended warranty is suppose to be for 10 years regardless of mileage.p Hyundai case# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2024

“Today the vehicle was hesitant to start but did. After two stops I turned car off, went into a business. When I came out the car would start but would not go forward or backwards but rev up. I nearly slammed into a curb in the process. I have a video of this.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2023

“My cars battery continues to die with a check engine light coming on constantly. The vehicle continues to hesitate. The car door mounting lock broke while driving while my toddler was in the back of the vehicle and the door flew open on a road.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2023

“Purchased the car as a used vehicle in October 2023, dealer claimed to have changed the oil , in May the car we no longer running, I took it to a Hyundai dealership where they told me that I need a new engine because of oil consumption... This is something that should be included in the current class action lawsuit, the car is dangerous to drive as it will not stay running stalls in traffic, not to mention I'm out thousands of dollars due to an issue”Owner report · Engine · May 2023

“Occasionally when traveling at speeds under 30 mph and you depress the accelerator the engine will hesitate to respond for several seconds.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2023

“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated before stalling. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that cylinder #1 experienced low compression. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A service appointment was scheduled with the local dealer. The failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2022

When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines1.6L

Cylinders4

FuelGasoline

Body stylesCoupe

How other years compare

2015137 complaints · 2 recalls 2016worst year222 complaints · 1 recalls 2017 (this page)50 complaints · 0 recalls 201942 complaints · 2 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Veloster years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The most complained-about area is engine (54% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 48,262 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.