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Hyundai Veloster
Model Overview
The Hyundai Veloster is a compact hatchback that moves the South Korean company into sport compact territory. Mostly notable for an asymmetric three-door design, a second-generation 2019 model was a better driver and easier to take seriously as a sporty car. There's strong value compared to Veloster's limited competition, and styling will be a selling point for some, too, but other sporty small cars offer more interior space and practicality.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
8
Performance
7
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
SharpCorner
Sporty, Great Mileage
December 06, 2017
Overall Score
Full tank gives around 500km worth of gas. Nice ride, sporty exterior. Engine could be a bit more powerful, but for approximately 130 HP what more could you ask for? Sadly the car only fits 4, and the back is rather uncomfortable if you're over 5'10 and taller.
Comfort
10
Performance
6
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-080
Recall date
2024-02-08
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0246
Units Affected:
349,280
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527). For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid model is affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2023-125
Recall date
2023-03-08
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
C0525 (20D145 / 20D160 / 60C007)
Units Affected:
404,543
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the underbody, including the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment to certain parts, and replace the brake lines if necessary.
Recall number
2023-102
Recall date
2023-02-28
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0232 (31D026)
Units Affected:
8,476
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear parking assist sensors (mounted in the rear bumper) could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear parking assist sensor fuse and any defective sensors. Hyundai recommends that if the instrument cluster does not work, the transmission shifter is stuck in park, or if you see melted plastic on the rear bumper, you should park the vehicle outside and contact a Hyundai dealer.
Recall number
2021-674
Recall date
2021-11-04
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0204 (10D021)
Units Affected:
32,431
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects Santa Fe models equipped with a 2.4 L MPI engine, and Veloster models with a 1.6 L GDI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Recall number
2021-252
Recall date
2021-04-28
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0189
Units Affected:
60,968
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail.
Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.
Recall number
2019-640
Recall date
2019-12-17
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0153
Units Affected:
275,533
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Product Improvement Campaign R0153 (TC # 2019-130) do not require this software update.
Owners can find additional information at www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca.
Recall number
2019-208
Recall date
2019-04-26
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0158 (91C010)
Units Affected:
2,053
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, the driver’s door could open in a side impact crash.
Safety Risk:
A door that opens in a crash could create a risk of being ejected from the car and create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the door latch assembly.
Recall number
2019-152
Recall date
2019-03-21
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0157 (91C018)
Units Affected:
3,061
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, a problem with the engine computer software could cause engine damage or an engine failure. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This problem only affects cars equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. In some cases, an engine failure may also result in a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.
Recall number
2018-684
Recall date
2018-12-06
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0149 (81C101)
Units Affected:
24
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the impact sensors programming for the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) may be incorrect. In the event of a crash, if the ACU detects a fault related to the impact sensors, the airbag system may not deploy the airbag(s) properly, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Airbag Control Unit. Note: Only “Veloster N” vehicles are affected.
Recall number
2012-419
Recall date
2012-12-11
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0077
Units Affected:
1,565
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, infiltration of moisture and road grime into the parking brake mechanism may eventually lead to corrosion and failure. As such, this may result in rear brake noise, the parking brake not releasing, or the inability to properly apply the parking brake. Should the vehicle be parked on a sufficient slope, the inability to apply the parking brake could result in unintended vehicle movement, which could cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies.
Recall number
2012-418
Recall date
2012-12-11
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0076
Units Affected:
1,593
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the panoramic sunroof glass may have been damaged during an automated assembly procedure at the factory. This damage may result in subsequent fracture of the sunroof glass. Sunroof glass panel breakage, while the vehicle is in motion, could cause driver distraction, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, broken glass inside the vehicle poses a risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the panoramic sunroof glass assembly.
Recall number
2011-350
Recall date
2011-09-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R0070
Units Affected:
1,180
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Although the daytime running lamps incorporate a feature that temporarily deactivates them on the side of the vehicle where the turn signal lamp is activated, one or both of the daytime running lamps could remain deactivated after repeated cycling of the turn signal switch. A loss of daytime running lamp illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software.
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