Hyundai Veloster recalls and safety
10 recalls · crash ratings 2014-2017 · 1,293 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Veloster has 10 recalls covering 2.29 million vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (7). The 2017 Hyundai Veloster earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 62 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2012: 7
Units affected
2.29M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
62
-15.1% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2017
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3C · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2016 | 3C · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 3C · FWD | 10.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 3C · FWD | 10.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Veloster, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
62 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine531
- Electrical system211
- Unknown or other179
- Power train142
- Steering126
- Visibility89
- Structure78
- Complaints
- 1,293
- Crashes reported
- 42
- Fires reported
- 58
- People injured
- 58
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Veloster by component
- Engine3 · 304K units
- Visibility2 · 20K units
- Electrical system1 · 26K units
- Equipment1 · 272K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 12K units
- Parking brake1 · 4,490 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1.65M units
Hyundai Veloster recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Coupe and 9 more (2010-2015): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 23V651000Park outside | Fire | 1,649,478 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Hyundai Veloster (2012-2014): Electrical systemNo. 23V132000 | Fire | 25,715 |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster (2019-2021): EngineNo. 21V301000 | Fire | 158,493 |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Hyundai Santa FE, Sonata Hybrid, Veloster (2011-2016): EngineNo. 20V746000 | Fire | 128,948 |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, Veloster (2011-2012): EquipmentNo. 20V393000 | Fire | 272,126 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Hyundai Veloster (2019): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 19V311000 | Crash risk | 12,438 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Hyundai Veloster (2013): EngineNo. 19V204000 | Fire | 16,487 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | Hyundai Veloster (2012): VisibilityNo. 13V051000 | Crash risk | 6,071 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | Hyundai Veloster (2012): VisibilityNo. 12V568000 | Crash risk | 13,500 |
| Dec 7, 2012 | Hyundai Veloster (2012): Parking brakeNo. 12V567000 | Crash risk | 4,490 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Hyundai Veloster recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Hyundai Veloster. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veloster have?
10 recalls cover the Hyundai Veloster, for 2.29 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
5 of 5 stars overall (3C): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Veloster?
Engine: named in 531 of the 1,293 safety complaints about the Hyundai Veloster, then electrical system (211). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.