How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Veloster have?

NHTSA lists 18 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Veloster, making up 13% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 Veloster's transmission & powertrain issues.

At what mileage do 2015 Veloster transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 56,000 miles.

Did the 2015 Veloster's transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 18 transmission & powertrain complaints.

Is the 2015 Veloster's transmission complaint rate high compared to other years?

The 2015 model's 13% share is lower than the 2016 model's 19% and the 2017 model's 14%, but higher than the 2012 (10%) and 2013 (8%) model years.

2015 Hyundai Veloster Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, 13% of its 136 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed, and reported failures occurred at a median mileage of 56,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 13% of 136
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the dual-clutch automatic transmission slipping out of gear or failing to engage while accelerating on the street or highway.
Some describe the car briefly going into neutral instead of reverse, with delayed or unpredictable gear changes.
Others report hesitation or a stall when shifting from a complete stop or on an incline, with RPMs rising but the vehicle not gaining speed.
Several owners say the transmission would not go into gear when first started, requiring cycling through neutral before it would engage.
One owner reported repeated dealer visits for a noise resembling a bad axle or CV joint in reverse, which continued even after the transmission was replaced.
A few complaints mention the vehicle stalling repeatedly at stops, with the gauge cluster failing to register RPMs until multiple restarts.

When 2015 Hyundai Veloster transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2015, latest Jun 24, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Veloster model year

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

201231 (10%)
201335 (8%)
20143 (4%)
201518 (13%)
201643 (19%)
20177 (14%)
20192 (5%)
20203 (13%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Veloster have?: NHTSA lists 18 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Veloster, making up 13% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 Veloster's transmission & powertrain issues.
At what mileage do 2015 Veloster transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 56,000 miles.
Did the 2015 Veloster's transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 18 transmission & powertrain complaints.
Is the 2015 Veloster's transmission complaint rate high compared to other years?: The 2015 model's 13% share is lower than the 2016 model's 19% and the 2017 model's 14%, but higher than the 2012 (10%) and 2013 (8%) model years.