2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veloster years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. That ranks 6th out of 9 Veloster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (26 complaints, 52%), typically at around 79,186 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 50owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 52% | 79,186 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 22% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 14% | 48,262 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 12% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 12% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Veloster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The sunroof (glass) exploded while I was driving on the highway. It sounded like my car had been shot by a shotgun blast! I was driving on the highway, was completely startled and was lucky to not swerve into any other vehicles or ditch. I managed to drive to the shoulder because I was on a flat…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was…
The engine failed due to suspected rod bearing failure related to Hyundaiâs known rod bearing recall issue. The vehicle exhibited a flashing check engine light with diagnostic trouble code P1326, knocking noises, metal debris found in the oil control solenoid, and subsequent secondary damage to…
I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died
Other Hyundai Veloster years
← 2016 Veloster · 2019 Veloster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Veloster | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 Veloster | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster | 42 | 2 |
| 2017 | 50 | 0 |
| 2016 Veloster | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 Veloster | 137 | 2 |
| 2014 Veloster | 85 | 2 |
| 2013 Veloster | 426 | 3 |
| 2012 Veloster | 296 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Veloster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veloster model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.