Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 1,299 owner complaints for the Hyundai Veloster. The 2013 model year has the most complaints (427).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 | 0 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 42 | 2 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 50 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 225 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 137 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 86 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 427 | 6 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 296 | 15 | Not rated | 31 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 427 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 225 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 11 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Hyundai 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 been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.