Generation 1 (2012—2017) Veloster Problems and Defects
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Complaints
There are 70 owner complaints spread out over 6 years, but the most belong to the 2012.
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Dependability
This generation ranks 34th in reliability out of 48 overall Hyundai generations.
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NHTSA Info
This generation has been recalled 3 times. It's also part of 4 investigations and has 127 TSBs.
Watch Out For
Top Complaints
The worst owner-submitted complaints about this generation. Clicking on the link will bring you to the CarComplaints.com where you can read the individual complaints and add one of your own.
- engine pinging/ knocking noise in the 2012 Veloster at 23337 miles
- engine loss of power while driving in the 2014 Veloster at 4435 miles
- wheels / hubs traction free tires in the 2013 Veloster at 0 miles
- accessories - interior poor speakers in the 2013 Veloster at 8450 miles
- transmission transmission issues in the 2016 Veloster at 80 miles
- engine cracked engine block in the 2013 Veloster at 17750 miles
Compare Year to Year
A quick look at which years have the highest complaint volumes. Clicking on the year will take you to their problem pages on CarComplaints.com.
- 2017 1 complaints 1.0 (1)
- 2016 9 complaints 6.76 (12)
- 2015 4 complaints 2.52 (5)
- 2014 8 complaints 4.24 (11)
- 2013 21 complaints 9.67 (30)
- 2012 27 complaints 14.2 (38)