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2015 Hyundai Veloster

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
30
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints136
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2015 Hyundai Veloster

2 recalls
136 complaints
30 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
136
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V746000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

  • 23V651000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consumer complaints

136 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

136
Total
0
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE83
  • ELECTRICAL16
  • BRAKES11
  • OTHER10
  • VISIBILITY6

Notable Issues

136 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)83
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)16
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)11

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM6)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

27

City

35

Hwy

30

Comb

Annual cost
$2,000
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Hyundai Veloster problems

490 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V651000

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V746000

    A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.