2015 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
189 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 30/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 87,500 miles.
Typical
Where 2015 sits among all Veloster years
What owners report
“At this time failure is unknown. The engine has a knocking noise. There 8s a current recal for the 2015 and 2016 hyundai velosters and im told my car does not qualify because the build date is two days before the recall dates”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Veloster
“The connection to my AC control knob burned up and my AC only works between 2 & 3. This could have easily caused a fire as the connection and the knob are melted and burned. How has there not been a recall for this issue as there are many complaints that have been reported on this issue. This is a…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2015 Veloster
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 67 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 64,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 45,000 and 89,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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…
Fix: 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,…
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.
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units…
Led to recall campaign 23V877.
Technical service bulletins
133 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2015 Veloster TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2015 Hyundai Veloster drew 189 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 30/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Veloster problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster are engine (79 complaints), electrical (27), and other (22).
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Veloster problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Hyundai Veloster problems around 64,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 45,000 and 89,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Hyundai Veloster. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.