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2017 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#7 most-complained of 9 Veloster years

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 50 NHTSA complaints and no recalls, giving it a complaint index of 25 and a rank of 7th worst out of 9 model years — a Good result relative to other Veloster years. Engine issues dominate at 54% of complaints.

Complaints
50
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
26.5 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2017 Hyundai Veloster problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine27 (54%)
  2. Other11 (22%)
  3. Structure & Body7 (14%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain7 (14%)
  5. Airbags6 (12%)
  6. Brakes3 (6%)
  7. Electrical System2 (4%)
  8. Fuel System2 (4%)
  9. Steering2 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the engine losing power or stalling at highway speed, sometimes with the check engine light coming on and RPM gauge spiking.
  • Some describe the engine failing to respond to throttle input when cold, even on clean, dry roads.
  • Several owners report the panoramic sunroof shattering or exploding while driving or parking, without any impact.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, including one where the bag deployed only after a second impact.
  • One owner described the brakes not stopping the car and the steering wheel locking on three separate occasions.
  • A transmission issue was reported where the engine revved high in snowy conditions and the wheels stopped turning while still in drive.
2017 Hyundai Veloster complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2018Nov 2018Mar 2020May 2021Apr 2022Dec 2022Apr 2024Jul 2025
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2020 (5).

2017 Hyundai Veloster recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Hyundai Veloster fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26.5 MPG
Highway
33.5 MPG
Combined
29.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Veloster years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution63136228
2016Avoid75222129.5
2017Good2550029.5
2019Good3842229.5
2020Best1324129.5

All Hyundai Veloster years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Compared with other Veloster model years, 2017 ranks 7th worst out of 9, with a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict. It has fewer NHTSA complaints (50) than most other years and no recalls on file.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Veloster?
Engine problems are the top issue, accounting for 27 of 50 complaints (54%), with owners reporting stalling and loss of power at a median mileage of 78,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Veloster have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Veloster.
How does the 2017 Veloster compare to other years?
The 2012 and 2013 Velosters rank worst with complaint indexes of 88 and 100 and multiple recalls, while 2020 and 2021 rank best with indexes of 13 and 0. The 2017 model sits closer to the better end at an index of 25.

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.