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2015 Hyundai Veloster Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, 19% of its 136 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 56,122 miles. No recall covers this area, and two fires were reported among the sample complaints.

Electrical System complaints
26
19% of 136
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,122 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • The A/C fan speed control knob melts or burns out internally, disconnecting the fan and sometimes producing a burning smell.
  • The HVAC control plug or wiring harness connectors melt behind the dash, in some cases described as a fire risk.
  • Headlights and dashboard/instrument lights or the radio and backup camera screen momentarily go dark while driving with no warning.
  • The driver-side window fails to respond to the switch, requiring the window to be shaken to engage it.
  • Interior electrical faults appear alongside unrelated warning lights and sensor errors, including check engine and anti-lock brake system codes.

When 2015 Hyundai Veloster electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 11, 2018, latest Jun 10, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Veloster electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2018Aug 2019Mar 2021Dec 2021Sep 2023Apr 2024Jul 2024Jun 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2021 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Veloster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201239 (13%)
  2. 2013101 (24%)
  3. 201423 (27%)
  4. 201526 (19%)
  5. 201616 (7%)
  6. 20172 (4%)
  7. 20196 (14%)
  8. 20203 (13%)
  9. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system problems on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Veloster, which is 19% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Veloster's electrical system?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the electrical system on the 2015 Veloster.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Veloster?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2015 Veloster is 56,122 miles.
Have there been any fires linked to electrical issues on the 2015 Veloster?
NHTSA complaint data for this area on the 2015 Veloster includes 2 fires reported, though no crashes or injuries.
Is the electrical system worse on the 2015 Veloster than other years?
The 2015 Veloster's 19% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2013 (24%) and 2014 (27%) model years but higher than 2016 (7%) and 2017 (4%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.