Model year
2017 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 50 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (26), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11), POWER TRAIN (7). NHTSA rated the 3 C FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 426 complaints
- 2014 85 complaints
- 2015 137 complaints
- 2016 223 complaints
- 2017 50 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
50 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 C FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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