Hyundai
Veloster
Hyundai Veloster: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHyundai
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2012–2021
New registrations (EU)2011–2018, 2022–2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Hyundai Veloster – Second generation2018–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JS |
| Production | 2018–2022 |
| Model years | 2019–2022 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.4 L Kappa II T-GDI I4 1.6 L Gamma II T-GDI I4 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 2.0 L Theta II T-GDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed M6GF2 manual 6-speed A6GF1 automatic 7-speed D7UF1 DCT 8-speed D8LF1 DCT |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,240 mm 4,265 mm (N) |
| Width | 1,800 mm 1,810 mm (N) |
| Height | 1,400 mm 1,395–1,400 mm (N) |
| Kerb weight | 1,235–1,315 kg (2.0) 1,270–1,350 kg (1.4T/1.6T) 1,377–1,475 kg (N) |
Hyundai Veloster – First generation2011–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | FS |
| Production | 2011–2018 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 1.6 L Gamma GDI I4 1.6 L Gamma II Turbo GDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed D6GF1 DCT 7-speed D7UF1 DCT |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,220 mm 4,250 mm (Turbo) |
| Width | 1,790 mm 1,805 mm (Turbo) |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,100–1,250 kg (1.6) 1,200–1,400 kg (1.6T) |
Veloster N ETCR
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Layout | MR |
| Electric motor | 4×, 2 per rear wheel; 500 kW (peak) |
| Battery | 800 V; 65 kW-hr |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,800 kg |
| Class | ETCR (racing) |
| Assembly | Germany: Alzenau |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017, 2019–2021 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017, 2019–2021 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2017 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2015 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017, 2019–2021 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km | 6.4–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2017, 2019–2021 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.9–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2019–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| 2019–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2017 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.4–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2015 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017 | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 137 kW (186 PS) | 1330–1388 kg | 157–165 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1260–1354 kg | 137–148 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1591 cm³ | 97 kW (132 PS) | 1314 kg | 149 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2012–2017, 2019–2021 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 34 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–566 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,549 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,591 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 103–137 kW (140–186 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,260–1,388 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,650 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2012–2021 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2011–2018, 2022–2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 553 | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 211 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 142 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Steering | 127 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Visibility and wipers | 120 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Brakes | 88 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Body and structure | 78 | 2012, 2013, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 66 | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
| Speed control and cruise | 52 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Airbags | 46 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2012–2017, 2019–2021: 1295 complaints, 42 with a crash and 58 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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