Hyundai Veloster
The Hyundai Veloster is a four-seat hatchback that has been produced since 2011. It is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,591 cm³ and output of 104 kW, allowing a top speed of 205 km/h. The model measures 4,221 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,279 kg. The vehicle has been subject to 2 recalls in EU Safety Gate and 7 recalls in NHTSA databases.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2011 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 103 kW (138 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 1,335 kg |
| Displacement | 1,591 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 205 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,223 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Hyundai Veloster in 2023 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Hyundai Veloster (from registration data). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2012–2021 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2012–2017 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 2013–2014 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 2015 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.9 l/100 km | 2017–2020 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2021 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.8 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Hyundai models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 133 complaints for the Hyundai Veloster, most often about engine, unknown or other, structure, lane departure. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 67% of Hyundai Velosters pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,595 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 13 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Hyundai Veloster. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-06-11
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
This could lead to an engine stall in motion and to increased risk of fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-09-06
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · reported 28/04/2021
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
- ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · reported 28/04/2021
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · reported 28/04/2021
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
NHTSA campaign 19V311000 · reported 17/04/2019
- ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
NHTSA campaign 20V746000 · reported 01/12/2020
- ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
NHTSA campaign 20V746000 · reported 01/12/2020
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · reported 22/09/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Hyundai Veloster?
- The Hyundai Veloster has a rated top speed of 205 km/h.
- How much power does the Hyundai Veloster have?
- The Hyundai Veloster produces 103 kW (138 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Hyundai Veloster?
- The Hyundai Veloster is 4,223 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,400 mm tall.
- How much does the Hyundai Veloster weigh?
- The Hyundai Veloster has a kerb weight of about 1,335 kg.
- How many seats does the Hyundai Veloster have?
- The Hyundai Veloster has 4 seats.