2017 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (26), Unknown Or Other (11), Power Train (7).
Key takeaways
- 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 52% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 22% |
| Power Train | 7 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 12% |
| Structure | 6 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% |
| Seats | 1 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10
The sunroof (glass) exploded while I was driving on the highway. It sounded like my car had been shot by a shotgun blast! I was driving on the highway, was completely startled and was lucky to not swerve into any other vehicles or ditch. I managed to drive to the shoulder because I was on a flat highway. I was ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-05-28
The clutch actuator failed, so I sold to a junker that I didn't know had such a shady background. The ownership per the tax collector's office has been transferred to them- Sky Recycling. They have an active DOT number. I am still being charged for the balance of my loan and accruing late payment and believe they did s...
Engine - filed 2026-03-26
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle wa...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.