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Hyundai Veloster: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 10 model years of the Hyundai Veloster on record, 2019 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine). 2012 has the most recall campaigns (6). 2013 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (6).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2022 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2021 1 11 0 LANE DEPARTURE 30 MPG
2020 1 24 0 ENGINE 30 MPG
2019 2 40 3 ENGINE 30 MPG
2017 0 40 2 ENGINE 29 MPG
2016 1 40 2 ENGINE 31 MPG
2015 2 40 1 ENGINE 26 MPG
2014 2 40 4 ENGINE 26 MPG
2013 3 40 6 ENGINE 27 MPG
2012 6 40 5 ENGINE 30 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Hyundai Veloster

Questions

Which Hyundai Veloster year has the most complaints?
Of 10 model years of the Hyundai Veloster on record, 2019 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
Which Hyundai Veloster year has the most recalls?
2012 has the most recall campaigns (6).
Which Hyundai Veloster years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2022. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.