2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability
69 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 79,186 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Hyundai Veloster has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Veloster years
What owners report
“After knock sensor recall update engine has lost all power and has a knocking and clicking sound.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Veloster
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 31 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 35,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 3,000 and 64,700 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.
Technical service bulletins
110 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster drew 69 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster are engine (26 complaints), other (12), and transmission & drivetrain (7).
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems around 35,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 3,000 and 64,700 miles.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
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.