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Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 12,658 in the U.S. in 2017 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 18 complaints in its first 3 years.
18 owner complaints, first 3 years 28–31 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2017 Hyundai Veloster
- Engine stalling10 complaintsmostly at 51,000–95,000 miles (82,000–153,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 18 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Hyundai sent dealers 113 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 18 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 50K miles (5K to 80K km) on the car (18 of all 18 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Vehicle stalls when taking foot off the brake. Won't properly drive
2017 Hyundai Veloster owner · NHTSA complaint 11377923
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 113 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326
- The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Veloster recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,950–$2,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Hyundai Veloster year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
We can't score it: only 12,658 were sold in the U.S. in 2017 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (28%), transmission & drivetrain (17%) and airbags (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster get?
28 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster cost in fuel a year?
About $1,950 to $2,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Veloster year is better than the 2017?
Nearby, the 2014 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works