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.

69Complaints
13/100Trouble index
0Recalls
35,000Typical trouble mileage

Better year

Where 2017 sits among all Veloster years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 26 complaints (38%) · typically ~79,186 miles
“After knock sensor recall update engine has lost all power and has a knocking and clicking sound.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Veloster
Other 12 complaints (17%)
Transmission & drivetrain 7 complaints (10%)
Airbags 6 complaints (9%)
Body & structure 6 complaints (9%)
Speed control 2 complaints (3%)

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.

2018peak 12 in 20202026

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.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.