2015 Hyundai Veloster
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 137
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 137 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 425 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 223 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
55% · 76 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the passenger side dashboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-10
Electrical system
19% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 06/252024 I was driving on my way home and my cars climate control were unresponsive and I smelt something burning. I arrived home removed the center console of my vehicle and noticed the AC control plug had melted and was burnt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-27
Climate control module burnt out (highly common problem). Replaced it along with new connection and it melted the control switch and fried the connector again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-27
My cars lights (headlights, gage cluster lights, dash lights, radio screen light, etc..) and screen for my radio and back up camera, all turn off by themselves, for maybe 1 second or 2, while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-27
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Power train
13% · 18 reportsService brakes
8% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
4% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2021-03-31Engine20V746000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.
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).
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2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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,...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Hyundai Veloster — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V746000 · Engine
- Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2015 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Veloster?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.