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Hyundai Veloster VIN Check

NHTSA holds 1,232 owner complaints on the Hyundai Veloster from 173 production runs; the worst run has 33, the typical one 7.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 1,232 complaints · 173 runs · 2012–2021 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Veloster run is KMHTC6ADXCU (2012 builds) with 33 complaints, 4.6× the typical run. Engine problems make up 37% of reports; 2013 is the worst model year at 14.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for Veloster model years 2012–2021.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Veloster has 173 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Veloster complaint on file.

FIG.01·Hyundai Veloster — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHTC6ADXCU••••••201233—1
KMHTC6AD9CU••••••20122921
KMHTC6AD4CU••••••20122813
KMHTC6AD8CU••••••20122811
KMHTC6AD0CU••••••20122651
KMHTC6AD2DU••••••201326—2
KMHTC6AD5DU••••••201326—2
KMHTC6AD5CU••••••201223—1
KMHTC6AD6DU••••••20132311
KMHTC6AD1CU••••••201223——
KMHTC6AD8DU••••••2013231—
KMHTC6AD6CU••••••2012211—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 161 Veloster runs has 21 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 40 Veloster VINs so far, most often 2015, 2016, 2014 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Veloster the gap between build years is 9.5×: a 2013 car draws 14.2 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Hyundai Veloster — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20211.6117—
20201.52416—
20192.242192
20173.448143
20168.22122613
2015613723—
20143.88422—
201314.2398285
201213.82762012
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2013 at 14.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.5.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 37% of everything Hyundai Veloster owners report: Engine, 518 of 1,232 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Hyundai Veloster — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine518936
Electrical System204619
Unknown Or Other172611
Power Train13363
Steering12131
Visibility84—1
Service Brakes8463
Structure7232
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Veloster; the 6 below cover build years 2012 to 2021. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Hyundai Veloster — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module2012–2015
21V301000Engine2019–2021
23V132000Electrical System2012–2014
20V746000Engine2015–2016
19V311000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2019
19V204000Electrical System:software2013
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

23V651000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2012: 11 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 1,232 reports on the Hyundai Veloster, 2.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Hyundai Veloster — complaint severity
OutcomeHyundai VelosterAll vehicles
Complaints filed1,2321,115,966
Involved a crash35 (2.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire57 (4.6%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported5158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 52% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Veloster share of that is 1,232 complaints over 173 runs, 0.11% of everything on record.

Everything on the Hyundai Veloster
Recalls21 campaignsFuel economy31 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems1,294 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space20 cu ftUsed prices781 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2012–2021

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Hyundai Veloster VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,232 NHTSA complaints from 173 Veloster runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Veloster production run has the most complaints?

KMHTC6ADXCU, a 2012 build, with 33 complaints. The typical Veloster run has 7.1.

Which Veloster years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2013 is heaviest at 14.2 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.5.

How many Veloster complaints involve a crash?

2.8% of 1,232 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 57 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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