MYRModel Year Report

2017 Hyundai Veloster

▲ Better than typical
2017 Hyundai Veloster
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:55:54.684Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Veloster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2012: 295 complaints 2012 2013: 419 complaints 2014: 83 complaints 2014 2015: 136 complaints 2016: 220 complaints 2016 2017: 49 complaints 2017 2019: 41 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022
2017: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
2012295
2013419
201483
2015136
2016220
201749
201941
202023
202111
20229

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 53%

53% of complaints: engine — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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My cars battery continues to die with a check engine light coming on constantly. The vehicle continues to hesitate. The car door mounting lock broke while driving while my toddler was in the back of the vehicle and the door flew open on a road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230927

I own a 2017 hyundai veloster with roughly 122,000 miles on it, recently I got in my car to go to work, started the vehicle and exited my apartment complex onto a local road drove roughly a half mile to the on ramp for the highway, the car was...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

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My cars battery continues to die with a check engine light coming on constantly. The vehicle continues to hesitate. The car door mounting lock broke while driving while my toddler was in the back of the vehicle and the door flew open on a road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230927

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180817

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Hyundai Veloster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2014 ● 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 2012 ■ 2016

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.