hyundai Veloster problems
0 safety recalls. 48 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated before stalling. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MCGRATH CITY HYUNDAI (6750 W. GRAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL…
Engine rob has blow out the engine. Car has been at dealership since September 2021. First had to await to see if Hyundai would approve replacement. Second had to wait for engine to get to dealership. Third waiting for gaskets that are on back order to get to delership.
OIL LEAK LEAD TO ENGINE KNOCKING WHICH LEAD TO THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. PISTON RODS ARE DESTROYED ENGINE FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD ENGINE LOST POWER WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE.
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Common questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 19 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Veloster has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 48 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.