2017 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and reliability

One of the better Veloster years.

50 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2017 Veloster?

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster has 50 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

50
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Hyundai Veloster vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Veloster years only. How we score it

Is 2017 a good year for the Veloster?

Across the 10 Veloster model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2020) to 423 (2013). With 50 complaints, the 2017 Veloster sits below the model's median of 86.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
26
power train
7
air bags
6
structure
6
electrical system
2

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by model variant and generation.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Veloster. See the full Veloster owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Veloster listings typically run $7,181–$10,491 across 2012 to 2021 model years.

Other Veloster model years

Compare every Veloster year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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