2017 Hyundai VelosterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Hyundai Veloster has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Hyundai Veloster recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Hyundai Veloster safety ratings
2017 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Veloster owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was…
The engine failed due to suspected rod bearing failure related to Hyundai’s known rod bearing recall issue. The vehicle exhibited a flashing check engine light with diagnostic trouble code P1326, knocking noises, metal debris found in the oil control solenoid, and subsequent secondary damage to the…
I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died
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