2017 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Hyundai Veloster, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,132 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 swe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–31 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–28 / 32–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic (AM7); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Veloster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Veloster | 6 | 296 |
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 3 | 425 |
| 2014 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 85 |
| 2015 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 137 |
| 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 222 |
| 2017 Hyundai Veloster | 0 | 50 |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | 2 | 42 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 24 |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 1 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2017 Hyundai Veloster
How do I know if my 2017 Hyundai Veloster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
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- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
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.