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2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine (52% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 6th of 9 Veloster model years by number of complaints.

Complaints50
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems

  1. Engine

    26 complaints · 52%

    Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.

    I was driving home from work my car stalled out going thru an intersection. I went about another half mile and pressed the accelerator to climb the hill by my apartment and I herd a loud bang lost all power and oil at the same time I was able to coast into my apartment where it is still sitting I had recently had the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 78,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mcgrath city Hyundai (6750 w. Grand avenue, chicago, il 60707 ([phone]) where it was diagnosed and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 80,371 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    11 complaints · 22%

    Very sluggish no power it over revs the engine and doesn't shift right throws RPM way to high this happens every time I drive it not just some times but every time
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 1,000 miles
    My accident the air bag did not deploy hitting another vehicle it deployed after hitting a curb which would have been 2 nd impact to deploy it should have come out then, the bar in the head rest came out which cut my head and I received staples in my head. What the other metal things that flew out of the steering I…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 20,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    7 complaints · 14%

    I was traveling in a snowstorm on the highway. The engine began revving and the tachometer went way up. No traction control light went on and I began slowing down with vehicles behind me. I pulled through the traffic and got to the shoulder. The car was still in drive but the wheels wouldn't turn. I called the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 4,000 miles
    While driving, the car loses power, as if the transmission stops working and then the engine revs up very high, but the car stops pulling. This happens while driving on straight a ways, has happened when crossing in front of traffic, doing turns. You have to let off of the gas and wait a few seconds and then when you…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 48,000 miles

  4. Air bags

    6 complaints · 12%

    My blue link connected care has sent me 3 monthly health reports of my vehicle and have all said air bag problem need service immediately but I have no light turned on in my tachometer, I barely got this car 3 months it's too soon to have a problem like this and also have took it to get it serviced . I'm only…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 1,200 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. While driving 58 MPH, the vehicle fishtailed and crashed into a fence. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed destroyed; however, the insurance company stated…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 35,000 miles

  5. Body and structure

    6 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: body.

    Passenger door started creaking upon opening and closing meanwhile my vehicle is only 3 years old , as well as my driver side window gets stuck and gets off track which I have to pull up my window to close . I know a few more people with a 2015-2017 Veloster and they are all experiencing the same issues.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 50,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Hyundai Veloster recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Veloster

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints); transmission (7 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Veloster?
It is 6th of 9 Veloster model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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