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2015 Hyundai Veloster Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20265 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson
2015 Hyundai Veloster Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster has 181 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve engine and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.8/ 10

Based on 181 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ENGINE

73 40.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 13.3%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

21 11.6%

POWER TRAIN

16 8.8%

SERVICE BRAKES

9 5%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 40.3% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 22 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster has 181 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 40% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster are ENGINE (73), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (21).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 121 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 Hyundai Veloster?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 22 of 22 systems

ENGINE

73 Reports40% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000.

7/10/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN BEING PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL THUD SOUND, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, AND THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EMPIRE HYUNDAI (428 PLEASANT STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02721) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11.

5/29/2019

71 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

ALL THE SENSORS ARE CONTINUAL REGISTERING PROBLEM. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING DAILY. CANNOT HAVE HOOD SHUT WHEN KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. IF SO ALARM WILL GO OFF. SUSPENSION IS OFF. IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS PULLING A CAMPER ALL THE TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY GETTING WORSE THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

6/11/2018

A/C, HEATER, DEFROST, AND HAZARD INDICATORS ARE FUNCTIONALLY INTERMITTENT.

3/7/2019

22 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

21 Reports12% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS DRIVING THE 2015 VELOSTER TURBO ON A STRAIGHT PORTION OF THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65 AND 70 MILES PER HOUR WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN. THE SUNROOF SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY, AND GLASS FLEW BOTH INTO THE CAR, AND OUT BEHIND THE CAR. THE GLASS LANDED ON MY ARMS, HEAD, LAP, AND WENT DOWN MY BACK AS WELL. I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AS A REFLEX TO BEING STARTLED, AND THEN OVERCORRECTED AND WENT LEFT PAST MY LANE. I DID NOT HIT ANY CARS, HOWEVER. GLASS KEPT FALLING ON TO THE FREEWAY, INTO THE CAR, AND ON MY HEAD FOR A FEW MORE MINUTES AS I MADE MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP, I INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AND FOUND THAT THE GLASS SHARDS HAD MADE MANY CUTS INTO THE PAINT TOWARD THE BACK HALF OF THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP LATER HAD ME CIRCLE THESE SCRATCHED WITH A WAX PEN. INITIALLY, I WAS GOING TO BE CHARGED A DIAGNOSTIC FEE, BUT WHEN I MENTIONED THAT THIS HAD BEEN AN ISSUE FOR PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS, ANOTHER SERVICE CONSULTANT JUMPED IN AND TOLD ME IT WOULD ALL BE TAKEN CARE OF UNDER WARRANTY.

12/7/2015

KUMHO KH TIRES ARE DANGEROUS. THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE DO NOT QUALIFY FOR TAMY CURRENT RECALL. THEY DESPERATELY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED DUE TO POOR QUALITY, SEPARATION AND LOOSING AIR. MANY VELOSTER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. MANY THANKS!

3/16/2018

19 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

16 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAD MY 2015 VELOSTER AT THE DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THE AUTO TRANS SOUNDING LIKE THE AXLES WERE BAD WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE. TRANS WAS FLARING UP BETWEEN 1-2 & 3-4 BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL.THAT WAS 5200 MILES. AT 14314 THIS BAD CV JOINT NOISE STARTED & AGAIN WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL.AT 20859 TRANS WAS REPLACED PER THE HYUNDAI FIELD ENGINEER. BOTH PROBLEMS STILL THERE. NEVER EVEN GOT IT HOME BEFORE NOISE STARTED. BACK IN AT 25878 WITH BOTH PROBLEMS AS OF YESTERDAY & NOW THEY ARE SAYING ITS A CHARASTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE TRAVELS 240 MILES PER DAY AS U CAN SEE BY THE MILAGE. IF THESE AXLES OR CV JOINTS LET GO MY WIFES LIFE COULD BE IN DANGER AT 70 MPH. DDEALER INSISTS NO PROBLEM & I HAVE NOTIFIED HYUNDAI OF AMERICA & THE BBB AUTO LINE WITH NO CALL BACK AS OF YET. TNX FOR YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE

11/12/2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND DID NOT IMMEDIATELY GO BACK INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CHANGED GEARS BY ITSELF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER UPDATED THE COMPUTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE DAYS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN CHANGED THE GEAR SHIFT ACTUATOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN 24 HOURS AND THE VEHICLE WAS ONCE AGAIN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE GEAR SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY DISLOCATED, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A LOANER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONTINUED TO CHECK ON THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,900.

4/20/2016

14 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

9 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN BEING PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL THUD SOUND, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK, AND THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EMPIRE HYUNDAI (428 PLEASANT STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02721) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11.

5/29/2019

OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS SQUEALING NOISES HAVE BECOME VER NOTICEABLE ON THE BRAKES. SUPPOSEDLY IT IS MOISTURE, BUT IT SHOULD NOT HAPPENED WHEN IT IS 98 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. I WENT TO A LOCAL WELL KNOWN MECHANIC SHOP AND REPLACED THE BRAKES THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKE PADS BUT IT WASN'T. THE NOISE ONCE AGAIN SHOWED UP. ANOTHER ISSUE, THE AC GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE ON THE ROAD.

9/4/2020

7 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

6 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I JUST NOTICED THAT ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE THERE IS A BUBBLE ON IT'S SIDE WALL. THE CAR LEASED NEW BACK IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. THE TIRES ARE THE KUMHO SOLUS KH25. I'VE ALSO NOTICED HERE ON THIS SITE, I SEEN A COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME THING. I'M HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY TO SEE WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO TELL ME. AS FOR SPEED CONTROL. THIS CAR CANT GO ABOVE 55MPH - 60MPH WHILE ON HIGHWAY NORMAL CURVES WITHOUT THE REAR SWAYING WHILE RUN OVER DIVIDER LINE ON THE PAVEMENT. LESS SPEED WHEN IT RAINS. I'M REALLY HAVING DOUBTS ABOUT THIS CAR ONCE IT STARTS TO SNOW.

9/25/2015

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 30 IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS GOING ABOUT 70 I PUT THE CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL AS WERE APPROACH A HILL THE CAR SHOT UP TO 6000 RPM AND WOULD NOT SHIFT, I HAD TO TAKE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND USE MANUAL DRIVE. I THOUGHT IT WAS POSSIBLY JUST A FLUKE ACCIDENT BUT THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EVENTUALLY WHEN I PUT MY CAR AND DRIVE IT WON'T GO IT TAKES A WHILE FOR IT TO TAKE OFF AND WHEN IT DOES TAKE OFF IT JERKS INTO GEAR .. I HAS BEEN RUNNING ROUGH AND FEELS LIKE IT MISSING.. THEN ON THE INTERSTATE 67 /167 I WAS TRYING TOP ACCELERATE AND THE CAR STALLED FOR A GOOD MOMENT, ENOUGH TO SCARE ME TO I HAD TO PULL OFF ABRUPTLY..

2/15/2021

4 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT BAD RIGHT AFTER 60000 OR 62000 TO BE CORRECT. I ALSO HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON THE NEXT WEEK, SO WE TOOK TOOK THE CAR BACK IN AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THIS ALL MAKING NO SENSE TO ME AT ALL, THEY SAID THEY FOUND METAL PIECES IN THE OIL PAN.

6/13/2019

CAR HESITATES AND WOULD NOT GO. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. HAS DONE THIS A FEW TIMES WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF PEOPLE. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND HAS HAPPENED TWO OR THREE TIMES.

11/2/2019

4 more complaints are available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

4 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TRAVELING FROM LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS TO BRANSON MISSOURI MY PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUT OF NOWHERE ON THE INNER STATE. SCARED ME AND MY FAMILY TO DEATH NO REASON FOR THE BREAKAGE THAT I CAN SEE NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION AGAINST THIS MODEL AND BRAND BUT I AM OUTSIDE THE DEADLINE MY VEHICLE IS A 2015 VELOSTER

2/6/2021

WHILE GENTLY WASHING THE CAR THE SHARK STYLE ANTENNA BREAKS OFF. THIS IS THE CASE FOR HUNDREDS OF OWNERS. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. DEALER CHARGE FOR REPAIR IS $400.00 TO $500.00 DOLLARS. PARKED IN DRIVEWAY.

3/13/2021

2 more complaints are available in this category.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,246.

1/5/2016

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. *TR

6/11/2020

1 more complaint is available in this category.

STEERING

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

STARTED CAR STEERING WAS HARD COULD NOT TURN . RESTARTED STEERING WAS BETTER. DEALER TOLD WIFE BRING TO DEALERSHIP WITH THEM KNOWING STEERING PROBLEM . THEY TOLD HER NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WILL TAKE TWO MONTHS TO CORRECT. CAR ONLY SEVEN MONTHS OLD. PAID CASH SO I HAVE NO OPTIONS.

8/17/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become loosened and was shaking while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the plastic bushing inside the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic that there might have been a recall on the vehicle related to the failure. The mechanic referred him to the dealer. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle, and he was then referred to the NHTSA.gov website. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

5/1/2023

SUSPENSION

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

ALL THE SENSORS ARE CONTINUAL REGISTERING PROBLEM. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING DAILY. CANNOT HAVE HOOD SHUT WHEN KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. IF SO ALARM WILL GO OFF. SUSPENSION IS OFF. IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS PULLING A CAMPER ALL THE TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY GETTING WORSE THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

6/11/2018

15 Warranty repairs with less than 60K mileage that were discovered for the vehicle’s history. To date I have replaced: Catalytic Converter (Discovered this is a common issue with the vehicle) Infotainment Front Struts Rear Shocks Motor mounts Driver Side window motor (Previously repaired by Hyundai Replaced by Hyundai 1/7/2020 at 56k miles, malfunction a 2nd time) Windshield Wiper Motor (Previously repaired by Hyundai Replaced by Hyundai 10/7/2019 at 54K miles, malfunction a 2nd time) a/c motor blower Oxygen Sensor Fuel Injectors (common issue) Driver Side/Passenger Side control arms Windshield Wiper hoses due to dry rot All 4 ignition coils Battery Leads

3/29/2024

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND VERY LOW VISIBILITY AT NIGHT TIME HAVE TO DOUBLE CHECK THEYRE EVEN ON AND WORKING ESPECIALLY WHEN RAINING AND AT NIGHT TIME I WAS DRIVING HOME TWO NIGHTS AGO TGE WEATHER WAS VERY BAD AND I HAD TO TRY MY HARDEST TO BE ABLE TO STAY IN RIGHT LANE AND AVOID DEBRIS FROM THE WIND AND RAIN AND DRIVE BELOW SPEED LIMIT AS WELL CANT SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING IN ROAD LIKE POT HOLES DEBRIS ETC

2/19/2019

My cars lights (headlights, gage cluster lights, dash lights, radio screen light, etc..) and screen for my radio and back up camera, all turn off by themselves, for maybe 1 second or 2, while driving. This happens randomly, no warning, no special conditions, just out of nowhere, and for no reasons. Since I bought the car in September of 2020 (used, as is) it has done it now 7 or 8 times, with tonight being the most recent occurrence. I don't know how to have it checked or verified by a technician because there's no forewarning before it happens. It's completely random and unexpected. It's very scary, especially with my children in the car.

9/27/2023

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

AFTER SHOPPING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, I WAS IN MY PARKED VEHICLE WITH MY SIBLING IN THE TARGET PARKING LOT WHERE THE CAR WAS ON BUT NOT RUNNING . I OPENED THE AUTOMATIC FELT COVER TO WHERE THE SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN AS WELL ONLY THE FELT COVER WILL OPEN. I COMPLETELY STARTED MY CAR SO THAT IT'S NOW RUNNING AND THIS IS WHEN MY SUNROOF MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND ALMOST LIKE A GUNSHOT AND STARTED OPENING UNPROVOKED THEN COMPLETELY SHATTERED OVER BOTH OF OUR HEADS. *TR

6/30/2020

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT ABOUT 20 MILES AN HOUR ON A WELL MAINTAINED CITY STREET AND THE REAR HATCHBACK GLASS SHATTERED COMPLETELY.

9/2/2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and depressing the brake pedal, it seemed the ABS engaged, and the vehicle slowed down significantly. Additionally, the brakes were dragging. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal again, the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pads had shown premature wear and tear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the brake calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced; however, the failure recurred after 4,500 miles driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500

10/6/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

1/23/2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact reported that oil was leaking out of the exhaust. The vehicle was sputtering and running rough while driving at various speeds, and hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer informed the contact that metal shavings were found in the oil pan during the oil change. The contact stated that the Oxygen sensors and catalytic converter were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was contacted and advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

10/27/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a tune-up on the vehicle. The contact stated that several days after the tune-up, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated and sounded as if the vehicle was going to stall. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine was losing pressure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that before the vehicle had the tune-up, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had not noticed any oil stains on the ground. The check engine light was occasionally illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

11/14/2025

TIRES

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I HAVE HAD 3 VELOSTERS BRAND NEW, THEY COME WITH KUMHO SOLUS KH25 AND THEY ALL DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BUBBLES, EACH TIME I CANN FOR A WARRANTY THEY DENY ME SAYING ITS MY FAULT, YET MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. MY NEW 2015 VELOSTER RSPEC HAS THEM AND HAS DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BUBBLE AT 4300 MILES. *TR

3/13/2015

WHEELS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I JUST NOTICED THAT ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE THERE IS A BUBBLE ON IT'S SIDE WALL. THE CAR LEASED NEW BACK IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. THE TIRES ARE THE KUMHO SOLUS KH25. I'VE ALSO NOTICED HERE ON THIS SITE, I SEEN A COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME THING. I'M HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON MONDAY TO SEE WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO TELL ME. AS FOR SPEED CONTROL. THIS CAR CANT GO ABOVE 55MPH - 60MPH WHILE ON HIGHWAY NORMAL CURVES WITHOUT THE REAR SWAYING WHILE RUN OVER DIVIDER LINE ON THE PAVEMENT. LESS SPEED WHEN IT RAINS. I'M REALLY HAVING DOUBTS ABOUT THIS CAR ONCE IT STARTS TO SNOW.

9/25/2015

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

ALL THE SENSORS ARE CONTINUAL REGISTERING PROBLEM. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL STOP WORKING DAILY. CANNOT HAVE HOOD SHUT WHEN KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. IF SO ALARM WILL GO OFF. SUSPENSION IS OFF. IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS PULLING A CAMPER ALL THE TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY GETTING WORSE THE PAST 6 MONTHS.

6/11/2018

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR:RESISTOR/SPEED CONTROL

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Since purchasing my car in 2015, I've had to have the A/C knob replaced 3 times for it melting on the inside and disconnecting, being unable to control the fan. That seems extremely hazardous and ridiculous that nothing has been said about it before. I've searched many forums and it has been a common from problem for many people with this same car. Just so happened that someone who mentioned theirs was smoking inside of the car suggested we can actually report the issue, so I am submitting mine in hopes it's be noticed.

6/1/2022

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Blower motor stops working about every 1.5 years. It was initially reported as a blower motor recall and the dealer replaced it twice but it went out a 3rd time about 2.5 years ago. They searched for the problem after realizing they had replaced the blower motor twice but could not locate the defect, at which point they charged me over $300.00 for their efforts to locate the problem. They wanted to keep looking for the problem but I told them no, just put it back together that I wasn't going to pay them to search for their defect. I have since been told by someone who claimed to be a mechanic for Hyundai that it is a computer chip problem that requires them to pull a lot of things on the dash to replace the chip and it is not cheap. I have a mechanic that is trying to get the chip and install it for me but I won't know for certain that this is the problem until the chip is replaced. I have driven the car for about 2.5 years without heat or air conditioning but can't work when it rains because the windshield fogs up in the rain and I can't see. I also can't drive the car when I can't get the windshield cleared of ice. Now the engine is burning oil but there's no recall for that issue according to your website. The car now has 173,624 mile on it.

6/8/2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine was running rough causing the vehicle to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle also lost motive power. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times before the vehicle would respond and drive as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle had also begun to consume an abnormal amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was constantly flashing. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

3/21/2023

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I was on the highway and looked at my speedometer and the mph was at 0. The abs and the brake light warnings came on and I couldn't accelerate and hardly brake. I pulled to the shoulder immediately. Took a couple hundred feet to finally stop. It was a very scary moment thinking my brakes have gone. I put it in park waited a moment turned it off... waited about 5 mins and it turned over just wanted to get it home

4/2/2024

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Data and Methodology

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster?

The most reported complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster is ENGINE, with 73 owner reports. That is about 40% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Are complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 121 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster severe?

121 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Hyundai Veloster: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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