Model year 2015 · Compact Cars

2015 Hyundai Veloster: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Veloster at 26–30 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 137 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

26–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Hyundai Veloster recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 23V651000 Reported Sep 22, 2023 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 251)
Units affected: 1,649,478 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine

NHTSA 20V746000 Reported Dec 1, 2020

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 198)
Units affected: 128,948 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Hyundai Veloster fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Hyundai Veloster EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Veloster	1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/35/30 mpg	$2,250	292
Veloster	1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/34/29 mpg	$2,300	301
Veloster	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/31/26 mpg	$2,600	333
Veloster	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/33/27 mpg	$2,500	321

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Hyundai Veloster crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Hyundai Veloster NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.5%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Hyundai Veloster owner complaints

Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster, most recently on Sep 27, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Hyundai Veloster complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	76
Electrical system	26
Unknown or other	21
Power train	18
Service brakes	9
Fuel/propulsion system	6
Vehicle speed control	6
Structure: Body	5
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly	3
Engine and engine cooling	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Veloster model years

Hyundai Veloster by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2022 Veloster	22–25 mpg	2	37	—
2021 Veloster	22–30 mpg	3	29	—
2020 Veloster	25–30 mpg	2	29	—
2019 Veloster	25–30 mpg	3	46	—
2017 Veloster	28–31 mpg	0	50	5/5
2016 Veloster	28–31 mpg	1	225	5/5

All Hyundai Veloster years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Hyundai models

2015 Hyundai Accent 2015 Hyundai Azera 2015 Hyundai Elantra 2015 Hyundai Equus 2015 Hyundai Genesis 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2015 Hyundai Tucson

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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