Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2012. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2012.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Veloster | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 Veloster | 25 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Veloster | 50 | 0 |
| 2016 Veloster | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 Veloster | 137 | 2 |
| 2014 Veloster | 85 | 2 |
| 2013 VelosterMost complaints | 426 | 3 |
| 2012 VelosterMost complaints | 296 | 6 |
| 2011 Veloster | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine532
- Electrical system211
- Unknown or other179
- Power train142
- Steering127
- Visibility89
- Structure78
- Fuel/propulsion system60
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 121 Veloster vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 71 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 17 | 9 |
| 2016 | 34 | 23 |
| 2015 | 9 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 | 6 |
| 2013 | 17 | 12 |
| 2012 | 18 | 9 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 9 model-year variants; 4 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Veloster 3 HB FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.5–7.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Veloster Turbo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Veloster Turbo · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| 2014 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| 2013 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| 2012 | Veloster · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.5 | 7.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
672 Veloster cars are on the New Zealand register; 10% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 51 | 50 | 1 |
| 2016 | 67 | 62 | 4 |
| 2015 | 102 | 88 | 12 |
| 2014 | 115 | 100 | 14 |
| 2013 | 136 | 115 | 18 |
| 2012 | 125 | 104 | 17 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
491 Veloster cars are on Dutch roads; 43% arrived later as imports, and 10 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 | €32,995 |
| 2013 | 146 | €30,505 |
| 2012 | 160 | €29,995 |
| 2011 | 164 | €29,995 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
48 Veloster cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | 151,000 km |
| 2012 | 17 | 139,000 km |
| 2011 | 23 | 163,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
2,288 Veloster cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20 | 1 |
| 2014 | 132 | 6 |
| 2013 | 786 | 42 |
| 2012 | 1,338 | 95 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
2,547 Veloster cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 62% passed first time, against 67% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 151 | 66% |
| 2013 | 871 | 61% |
| 2012 | 1,525 | 62% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Veloster | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 13.1% | 7.3% |
| Suspension | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| Tyres | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Steering | 9.4% | 2.2% |
| Visibility | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | 0.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
12,465 new Hyundai Veloster cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 134 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 10 | 157 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 136 | 160 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 229 | — |
| 2015 | 359 | — |
| 2014 | 744 | — |
| 2013 | 2,706 | — |
| 2012 | 5,616 | — |
| 2011 | 2,662 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Veloster in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Vehicles may develop an electrical short in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers…
The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the risk of fire.
The engine management software could cause premature ignition of the air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder. Pre-ignition could cause excessive cylinder pressure eventually leading to engine damage. This could lead to an engine stall in motion and to increase…
Due to water entering the rear brake caliper, the hand brake may not release completely.Incomplete release of the hand brake could cause an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
10 campaigns cover the Veloster.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.
NHTSA recalls