2017 Hyundai Veloster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
49.0
Severity index
Severity index 49.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster ranks 80 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 41% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 26 | 53.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 20.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 14.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 12.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 12.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 4.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 4.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 4.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 26 of 49 complaints (53.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.