Is the Hyundai Veloster reliable?

The Hyundai Veloster has 1,751 NHTSA complaints, or 195.9 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ENGINE. Source: VinItel

What Hyundai Veloster years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2013, 2012 model years of the Hyundai Veloster — these have significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2013 model year alone has 575 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Hyundai Veloster?

Among Hyundai Veloster model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2022 (9 complaints), 2021 (15 complaints), 2020 (29 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Hyundai Veloster problems?

The most common Hyundai Veloster problems reported to NHTSA are: ENGINE (520 complaints, 1.5% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (196 complaints, 2.6% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (174 complaints, 4.0% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (137 complaints, 4.4% crash rate); STEERING (125 complaints, 2.4% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Hyundai Veloster?

Used Hyundai Veloster buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2022, 2021, 2020. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Hyundai Veloster Reliability

1,751 NHTSA complaints (2012–2022). Complaint rate: 195.9 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

343.7

Complaints

1,751

Crash Rate

3.9%

Fire Rate

4.5%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2012–2013 Hyundai Veloster. The 2019–2022 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE.

Avoid These Years

2012–2013

~491/yr complaints · 33 crashes

2015–2016

~238/yr complaints · 23 crashes

Average

2014

~111/yr complaints

2017

~68/yr complaints

Better Years

2019–2022

~29/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Hyundai Veloster — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2013 (575)

Common Hyundai Veloster Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ENGINE	520	1.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	196	2.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	174	4.0%
POWER TRAIN	137	4.4%
STEERING	125	2.4%
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	75	1.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY	68	5.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	60	3.3%
SERVICE BRAKES	54	11.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	50	4.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2012AVOID	—	407	22	17	View →
2013AVOID	—	575	11	40	View →
2014	—	111	0	8	View →
2015AVOID	—	183	0	9	View →
2016AVOID	—	292	23	5	View →
2017	—	68	9	—	View →
2019GOOD	—	62	4	—	View →
2020GOOD	—	29	0	—	View →
2021GOOD	—	15	0	—	View →
2022GOOD	—	9	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Hyundai Velosteraccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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