2015 Hyundai Veloster problems and recalls

56% of owner complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster related to the Engine (76 of 136).

136
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
4
Injuries
57.2
Severity index

Severity index 57.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 57.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 89 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 38% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 76 complaints (55.9%)76 56%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 25 complaints (18.4%)25 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 21 complaints (15.4%)21 15%Power TrainPower Train: 18 complaints (13.2%)18 13%Service BrakesService Brakes: 11 complaints (8.1%)11 8%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 6 complaints (4.4%)6 4%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 6 complaints (4.4%)6 4%StructureStructure: 5 complaints (3.7%)5 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE7655.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2518.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2115.4%
POWER TRAIN1813.2%
SERVICE BRAKES118.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM64.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL64.4%
STRUCTURE53.7%

Complaints filed per year

015302015: 52016: 22017: 12018: 62019: 92020: 92021: 302022: 192023: 172024: 232025: 102026: 5 (partial year)15161718192021302223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20155
20162
20171
20186
20199
20209
202130
202219
202317
202423
202510
2026 (year to date)5
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (50 against 58).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V74600001/12/2020ENGINEHyundai 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 the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
23V65100022/09/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicl

Other Hyundai Veloster model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 8 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.