The best and worst Hyundai Veloster years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Hyundai Velosters old enough to judge (2011–2021), the 2011, 2014 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2012–2013, 2016 and 2021 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2012 Hyundai Veloster · 77.4 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Sunroof and panoramic roof, typically around 29,450 miles; then tie rods, linkage, shaft and column.
2013 Hyundai Veloster · 137.0 per 10,000 sold (3.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 85,285 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2016 Hyundai Veloster · 73.5 per 10,000 sold (1.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 98,000 miles; then harsh, delayed or erratic shifting.
2021 Hyundai Veloster · 56.6 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration; then fuel pump and sending unit.
Years with the fewest complaints
2011 Hyundai Veloster · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2014 Hyundai Veloster · 30.8 per 10,000 sold (0.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 99,446 miles.
2018 Hyundai Veloster · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Hyundai Veloster year: 38.7 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Veloster?
Among Hyundai Velosters old enough to judge (2011–2021), the 2013 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 137.0, about 3.5× a typical Hyundai Veloster year. The 2012, 2016 and 2021 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Veloster?
The 2011 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Hyundai Velosters from 2011–2021: 0.0, against 38.7 for a typical year. The 2014 and 2018 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 85,285 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.