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Hyundai Veloster

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,282

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

296

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

56

Crashes

42

Fires

56

Top reported issues — Hyundai Veloster

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Condition issue

464

Operating state

428

Noise

282

Performance issue

271

Reporting mechanism

241

Engine behavior

230

Thermal issue

192

Fluid issue

142

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

138

Vibration/harshness

78

Steering behavior

68

HVAC behavior

65

Safety restraint issue

57

Braking behavior

53

Access/entry issue

52

Driver assistance issue

48

Smell

36

Electrical issue

30

Starting behavior

28

Recent change

26

Safety restraint behavior

24

Lighting behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

18

Powering on/off behavior

14

Ride/handling behavior

13

Wiper/washer behavior

6

Communication/network issue

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Ac selector switch burnt up

2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Jun 12, 2026


Complaint regarding 2016 Hyundai Veloster engine oil consumption and warranty denial. In late 2023, at approximately 70,000–80,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing excessive oil consumption. I reported this issue to Hyundai and authorized dealerships while the vehicle was still under warranty. Since then, I have completed multiple oil consumption tests, inspections, combustion cleanings, and repeated service visits, none of which resulted in a permanent repair or resolution. The oil…

2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Jun 10, 2026


The climate control fan knob suddenly stopped working. I smelled a burning smell on the interior of the car. I pulled the panel off and noticed that the plug to the climate control harness was burnt. I can no longer utilize the climate control system.

2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Jun 8, 2026


2016 Hyundai Veloster with 1.6L Gamma engine experienced repeat catastrophic engine failure consistent with NHTSA Recall 20V746000 / Hyundai Recall 198 for connecting rod bearing failure. Failure #1: At 124,036 miles, engine developed loud knocking noise increasing with RPM, check engine light, and DTCs P0300 (random misfire) + P0303 (cylinder 3 misfire). Dealer repair order documented broken intake valve on cylinder 3. Engine was replaced at my expense because Hyundai stated VIN was not…

2017 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed May 28, 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.

2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed May 27, 2026


My driver airbags have been deactivated for quite some time. My radio touchscreen doesn't work, and the electrical issue has drifted all the way into my steering wheel where I can't control any type of cruise control properly.

2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed May 11, 2026


I was driving down the highway when I lost all power to my engine and had to coast off and exit. Prior to the incident there was no indication of a problem. White smoke began coming out of my exhaust. I brought the car to a dealership and they told me that I would need a timing job and a new turbo. They said that my car was starved for oil, regular maintenance had been kept up with on the vehicle.

2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Apr 29, 2026


I am reporting a safety-related engine defect involving sudden internal engine failure, excessive oil consumption, persistent bearing knock, and overheating of the catalytic converter. The vehicle repeatedly triggered Bank 1&2O2 sensor fault codes due to oil blow-by and thermal overload. A certified mechanic documented the engine is failing internally and that the cat. converter has been damaged as a direct result of engine defect. The failure pattern is consistent with known Hyundai engine…

2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Apr 28, 2026


I was driving on the highway when suddenly the car lost power and the engine light started flashing. I was able to coast into a gas station. The car would no longer start and I was stranded. The next day, we drove back to where the car was stranded and attempted to get it started again, but we were unsuccessful. We had the car towed to a mechanic shop where we were told that the entire engine was blown and needed to be replaced. We had the car towed to the local Hyundai service center so…

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

Filed Apr 22, 2026


The car goes into limp mode in the middle of driving on the interstate or usually at higher speeds and loses speed quickly. This has put me at high risk for accidents when traveling between cities and has left me stranded on dangerous parts of the interstate at times. I have taken it to my Hyundai dealer I bought the car from and they said there is a knock in the engine and the whole engine would need replaced and I cannot afford that ($12k) but the car only has 125k miles on it and I want to…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.