Hyundai Veloster years to avoid and best years
Newer Hyundai Veloster years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 31 (296 complaints). 2012 through 2013 are in that same range. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 2 (from 85 complaints), 2015 at 3 (from 136 complaints), and 2017 at 3 (from 50 complaints). On the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 37 of 296 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Hyundai Veloster reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Hyundai Veloster. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 → | 4 | 11 | 1 | Lane departure | 27.3 |
| 2020 → | 5 | 24 | 1 | Engine | 28.4 |
| 2019 → | 5 | 42 | 2 | Engine | 28.4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 → Fewest | 3 | 50 | 0 | Engine | 29.5 |
| 2016 → | 12 | 222 | 1 | Engine | 29.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 3 | 136 | 2 | Engine | 28 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 2 | 85 | 2 | Engine | 28 |
| 2013 → | 21 | 423 | 3 | Engine | 29.3 |
| 2012 → Most | 31 | 296 | 6 | Steering | 30.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 5W-20/5W-30 (1.6L NA); 5W-30/5W-40 (1.6L turbo) · 3.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/45R17, 215/40R18 (trim dependent)
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 5W-20/5W-30 (2.0L); 5W-30/5W-40 (1.6L turbo, see manual by climate) · 4.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/45R17, 225/40R18, 235/35R19 (N Performance Package)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-301 covers certain 2019-2021 Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines (and Elantra/Kona models named in the campaign): piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which can damage the engine, cause stalling, and allow oil to leak onto hot exhaust parts. Dealers inspect and replace the engine as needed and deploy PNSS software. Recall 19V-311 covers certain 2019 Veloster vehicles: in some side impacts the driver door latch housing and locking cable can be damaged so the door can open; dealers replace the latch assembly and lower channel.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Veloster years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 2 (from 85 complaints), 2015 at 3 (from 136 complaints), and 2017 at 3 (from 50 complaints).
Which Hyundai Veloster year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 31 (296 complaints). 2012 through 2013 are in that same range. On the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 37 of 296 complaints name Steering.
How do Hyundai Veloster owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Hyundai Veloster years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall.
What generation is the 2020 Hyundai Veloster?
2nd generation (2019-2021).
What oil does a Hyundai Veloster take?
Viscosity depends on engine: natural-aspirated rows often list 5W-20/5W-30; turbo rows list 5W-30/5W-40 per the manual.
What tire sizes does a Hyundai Veloster use?
Common sizes include 215/45R17 and 215/40R18; second-gen N Performance Package also lists 235/35R19.