Hyundai

Veloster

Compact Cars · model years 2012 to 2021

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The verdict

Best year: 2017. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 84; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 294, about 7x this model's typical 42; recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Hyundai Veloster
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2012	2Gas	30.5	138	$2,050	6	294	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 15%, VISIBILITY 14%, STEERING 10%
complaints: 294, about 7x this model's typical 42 recalls: 6, about 3x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	4Gas	29.5	201	$2,100	3	418	1 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, STEERING 10%
complaints: 418, about 5x this model's typical 84 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Gas	28	170	$2,225	2	84	1 (1 open)	ENGINE 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 84, in line with this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 37 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	4Gas	28	170	$2,225	2	133	2 (1 open)	ENGINE 41%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 133, about 1.6x this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	29.5	132	$2,125	1	218	1	ENGINE 44%, POWER TRAIN 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 218, about 2.6x this model's typical 84 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	29.5	132	$2,125	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 84 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	29.5	174	$2,125	2	41	0	ENGINE 29%, STRUCTURE 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 41, below this model's typical 84 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	29.5	174	$2,125	1	23	0	ENGINE 28%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21%, POWER TRAIN 7%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 84 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 86 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	29.5	174	$2,125	1	11	0	LANE DEPARTURE 47%, ENGINE 20%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 11, below this model's typical 84 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2012: 30.5 to 2021: 29.5

Owner complaints2012: 294 to 2021: 11

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Hyundai Veloster to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.