Model reliability

Hyundai Veloster reliability

The Hyundai Veloster fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 37.3% of 1,548 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

6 to 10 years old

38.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,054 MOT tests of Hyundai Velosters this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 8× as oftenSteering linkage components9.1% vs 1.1%

Fails 4× as oftenBrake performance7.6% vs 1.9%

Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamps5.1% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 46% more oftenTyre condition5.1% vs 3.5%Fix about £90

Advised 4× as oftenRigid brake pipes6.6% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Advised 5× as oftenSteering linkage components6.4% vs 1.3%

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance4.4% vs 2%

Over 10 years old

37.3% failed their MOT

About average

From 1,548 MOT tests of Hyundai Velosters this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 59% more oftenBrake performance9.2% vs 5.8%

Fails 4× as oftenSteering linkage components8.5% vs 2.4%

Fails 42% more oftenMechanical brake components4.4% vs 3.1%

Fails 39% more oftenTyre tread depth4.3% vs 3.1%Fix about £90

Advised 71% more oftenSteering linkage components4.8% vs 2.8%

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Hyundai Veloster

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2024/3099 Sept 2024Built 2011–2014A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.

On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.

Fix: The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box

Recalled models: Veloster · 2,845 vehicles

R/2019/2679 Sept 2019Built 2011–2014Premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder

Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder

Fix: Upgrade and update the ECU programme

Recalled models: VELOSTER FS · 309 vehicles

R/2013/02216 Apr 2013Built 2011–2012Sunroof glass may shatter

The sunroof may shatter due to an error in installation.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the installation and toughness of the glass. Where necessary the sunroof will be replaced.

Recalled models: VELOSTER FS · 1,268 vehicles

R/2013/02116 Apr 2013Built 2011–2012Parking brake may not release fully

On Some VELOSTER (FS) vehicles fitted with a manual transaxle after applying the parking brake it may not fully release after releasing it. This is due to corrosion where water is entering into rear caliper.

Fix: The parking brake mechanism must be inspected if it is free of corrosion a new seal must be fitted and then the cable lever kit must be replaced. If corrosion is visible both rear brake calipers must be replaced.

Recalled models: VELOSTER FS · 2,632 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Hyundai Veloster before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Hyundai Veloster reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Hyundai Veloster

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