Reliable Auto DB

2015 Hyundai Veloster reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster over 12 years — 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Veloster years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Engine.

2012 Hyundai Veloster
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Complaints

136

Per year

3

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (76 of 136), then Electrical system (25) and Powertrain (18). Those filings include 7 that report a fire and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Veloster has 85 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 222 complaints, 12 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Hyundai Veloster. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Recall Engine 2020-12-01 · NHTSA campaign 20V746000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Complaints by component (136 total)

Engine
76
Electrical system
25
Powertrain
18
Service brakes
9
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Speed control
6
Structure
5
Visibility
5
Engine and engine cooling
3
Exterior lighting
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Steering
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Seat belts, Structure, Engine · filed 2026-07-03
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond and became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-24
  • "The climate control fan knob suddenly stopped working. I smelled a burning smell on the interior of the car. I pulled the panel off and noticed that the plug to the climate control harness was burnt. I can no longer…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-10
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-29
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-01-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $2500
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 26 34 29 MPG $2250
Veloster 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2012–2017
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)

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster over 12 years — 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Veloster years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Engine.

What are common problems with a 2015 Hyundai Veloster?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (76 of 136), then Electrical system (25) and Powertrain (18). Those filings include 7 that report a fire and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Veloster more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Veloster has 85 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 222 complaints, 12 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Veloster been recalled?

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster?

Owners have filed 136 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Hyundai Veloster get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is 28 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.