2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.

20162019
Complaints
68
per 10K Sold
53.7
US Sales
12,658
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#126 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:86,526 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:65,131 mi
#36 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:18,733 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.

Engine Problems
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,526
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,131
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,733
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,003
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2017 Hyundai Veloster — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 68 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (26 complaints, avg 86,526 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 65,131 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 18,733 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,156 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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