2017 Hyundai Veloster Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The clutch actuator failed, so I sold to a junker that I didn't know had such a shady background. The ownership per the tax collector's office has been transferred to them- sky recycling. They have an active dot number. I am still being charged for the balance of my loan and accruing late payment…”
“The engine failed due to suspected rod bearing failure related to hyundai’s known rod bearing recall issue. The vehicle exhibited a flashing check engine light with diagnostic trouble code p1326, knocking noises, metal debris found in the oil control solenoid, and subsequent secondary damage to…”
“The contact owns a 2017 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was…”
“I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died”
“I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died”
“I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died”
“Here is what happened I left my house about 8 am and I head towards the 101 south from union hills drive and 83rd ave I'm on the 101 south and yhe time I am passing the thunderbird exit I hear a loud explosion and I duck a little bit and I see a bunch of black debris in the air it happened so fast…”
“The 2017 hyundai veloster- value edition is a lemon straight from the manufacturer. I purchased mine in july of 2024 with 27,000 miles. When I test drove it I questioned the clicking noises that could be heard while switching gears along with minor "shuddering" at acceleration. I was informed by…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.