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Hyundai Veloster Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 1,292 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Hyundai Veloster (2012–2021). The most-complained-about year is 2013.

10
safety recalls, all years
1,292
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls
2013
year with most complaints

Pick your Hyundai Veloster model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Hyundai Veloster111
2020 Hyundai Veloster124
2019 Hyundai Veloster242
2017 Hyundai Veloster050
2016 Hyundai Veloster1222
2015 Hyundai Veloster2137
2014 Hyundai Veloster285
2013 Hyundai Veloster3425
2012 Hyundai Veloster6296

What Hyundai Veloster owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1,292 complaints with NHTSA. The 2013 model year has the most, with 425.

All Hyundai Veloster recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Hyundai Veloster, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside

    NHTSA 23V651000 Reported 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 23V132000 Reported 25,715 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

  3. Engine

    NHTSA 21V301000 Reported 158,493 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021.…

    Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021

  4. Engine

    NHTSA 20V746000 Reported 128,948 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  5. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 20V393000 Reported 272,126 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may…

    Model years: 2012

  6. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 19V311000 Reported 12,438 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

    Model years: 2019

  7. Engine and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V204000 Reported 16,487 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…

    Model years: 2013

  8. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

    NHTSA 13V051000 Reported 6,071 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor Company

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 4, 2011, through October 31, 2011 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may have been weakened during installation at the factory.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai…

    Model years: 2012

  9. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 12V567000 Reported 4,490 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor Company

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

    Model years: 2012

  10. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

    NHTSA 12V568000 Reported 13,500 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor Company

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at…

    Model years: 2012

Other Hyundai models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.