Hyundai Veloster Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Hyundai Veloster across 8 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “dual clutch” (6% of reports).
- 142power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dual clutch: mentioned in 9 of 142 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Veloster power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 3 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Veloster | 2 | 5% | 31,654 |
| 2017 Veloster | 7 | 14% | 48,262 |
| 2016 Veloster | 43 | 19% | 18,019 |
| 2015 Veloster | 18 | 13% | 56,000 |
| 2014 Veloster | 3 | 4% | 63,881 |
| 2013 Veloster | 35 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Veloster | 31 | 10% | 49,550 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Hyundai Veloster. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The engine/engine management system malfunctioned. The vehicle began repeatedly stalling and shutting off while I was driving and while stopped in traffic. The vehicle is now no longer able to start and run and will need to be towed to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond and became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the rear axle was replaced, the transmission…
I was driving down the highway when I lost all power to my engine and had to coast off and exit. Prior to the incident there was no indication of a problem. White smoke began coming out of my exhaust. I brought the car to a dealership and they told me that I would need a timing job and a new turbo…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact shifted to reverse and pulled into a parking lot. The message that the transmission had overheated was displayed. The contact used a…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unknown recall repair. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The reverse and drive gears were inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Velosters have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about power train for the Hyundai Veloster. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Veloster power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Hyundai Veloster?
The most frequent phrase is “dual clutch”, in 9 of 142 complaints.
Other Hyundai Veloster problems
- Engine problems (531)
- Electrical System problems (211)
- Steering problems (127)
See all Hyundai Veloster problems.