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2017 Hyundai Veloster engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Veloster, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
26 37% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
79,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2017 Hyundai Veloster Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 79,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 0 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 79,000 miles
Based on 10 complaints that include mileage. 20% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles0
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not properly accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the speed began to decrease before the engine stalled, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the temperature gauge increased.

Reported at 61,000 miles, April 2019

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated before stalling. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that cylinder #1 experienced low compression. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

Reported at 130,000 miles, December 2022

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Hyundai models