repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Hyundai VelosterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Hyundai Veloster has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
76Engine4 crash/fire/injury
26Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
9Service brakes
6Vehicle speed control
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Visibility
5Structure
3Engine and engine cooling
1510 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Hyundai Veloster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine
Risk. A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 engine complaints. 63% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 42% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
3under 30k miles15under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Veloster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veloster median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Hyundai Veloster safety ratings
2015 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Engine FiresLed to recall 23V-877
In owners' words
What Veloster owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (original owner). The vehicle has three severe safety defects: TRUNK/HATCH LATCH FAILURE: The hatchback lift support/latch fails, refusing to stay open. It unexpectedly fell, which has caused repeated, severe impacts to my head and neck, resulting in an injury requiring…
I am reporting a safety-related engine defect involving sudden internal engine failure, excessive oil consumption, persistent bearing knock, and overheating of the catalytic converter. The vehicle repeatedly triggered Bank 1&2O2 sensor fault codes due to oil blow-by and thermal overload. A…
I took my car to Gilroy Hyundai November 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. because my engine was not running normal, it shook lightly while driving at an incline and the engine light would not shut off. they charged me $284.99 to tell me what needed to be fixed, engine was not looked per Ernesto Garcia.…
Own a 2015 Veloster?
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