Hyundai Veloster years to avoid
The Hyundai Veloster years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2016, 2015, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.
1,769
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2012–2021
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Veloster years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 579 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 408 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 301 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 189 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 116 |
Every Veloster year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 29 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 63 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 69 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 301 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 189 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 116 | 2 | |
| 2013avoid | 579 | 3 | |
| 2012avoid | 408 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Veloster years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Veloster years to avoid are 2013, 2012, 2016, 2015, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2021.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Veloster?
By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Veloster years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veloster have?
Across all model years, the Veloster has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,769 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.