2017 Hyundai Veloster reliability
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 50 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (26 of 50), then Powertrain (7) and Air bags (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2016 Veloster has 222 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
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 2017 Hyundai Veloster. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (50 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The sunroof (glass) exploded while I was driving on the highway. It sounded like my car had been shot by a shotgun blast! I was driving on the highway, was completely startled and was lucky to not swerve into any other…"
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"The clutch actuator failed, so I sold to a junker that I didn't know had such a shady background. The ownership per the tax collector's office has been transferred to them- Sky Recycling. They have an active DOT number.…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 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 |
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| Veloster | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Veloster | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Veloster | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2300 |
| Veloster | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 50 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 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 no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (26 of 50), then Powertrain (7) and Air bags (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Veloster has 222 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Hyundai Veloster been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Hyundai Veloster get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster is 29.5 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.