Hyundai · Veloster · 2017
2017 Hyundai Veloster
0
Recalls
48
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has no recalls and 48 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (18 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 18 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Hyundai Veloster currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 48 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (18), power train (5), structure (3).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Hyundai Veloster
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 48
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
48 totalENGINE
Dec 2, 2025
The engine failed due to suspected rod bearing failure related to Hyundai’s known rod bearing recall issue. The vehicle exhibited a flashing check engine light with diagnostic trouble code P1326, knocking noises, metal debris found in the oil control solenoid, and subsequent seco...
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ENGINE
Dec 1, 2025
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 wa...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Jul 26, 2025
I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 24, 2025
Here is what happened I left my house about 8 am and I head towards the 101 south from union hills drive and 83rd Ave I'm on the 101 south and yhe time I am passing the Thunderbird exit I hear a loud explosion and I duck a little bit and I see a bunch of black debris in the air i...
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POWER TRAIN
Jun 1, 2025
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster- Value edition is a Lemon straight from the manufacturer. I purchased mine in July of 2024 with 27,000 miles. When I test drove it I questioned the clicking noises that could be heard while switching gears along with minor "shuddering" at acceleration. ...
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ENGINE
Jan 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been towed and driven to the de...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2024
I was driving on the highway; the speed limit is 70mph. I had the sunroof of my 2017 Hyundai Veloster open to the first stage. The glass in the sunroof literally exploded, (it sounded like a gun going off) blasting shattered glass down on me and all of the interior of the car, (s...
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POWER TRAIN
Mar 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal before the vehicle surged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the DTC sc...
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STRUCTURE
Jan 1, 2024
White paint peeling on hood.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2024
Paint peeling issue on hood. Filed for Hyundai to repair last 12/24, Hyundai denied claim 12/20/2024, without detailed reasons. Secondary extended warranty is suppose to be for 10 years regardless of mileage.p Hyundai case# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Hyundai models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have?
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA has received 48 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
The 2017 Hyundai Veloster received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Veloster?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster are engine (18 reports), power train (5 reports), structure (3 reports).
Does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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