2015 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (original owner). The vehicle has three severe safety defects: TRUNK/HATCH LATCH FAILURE: The hatchback lift support/latch fails, refusing to stay open. It unexpectedly fell, which has caused repeated, severe impacts to my head and neck, resulting in an injury requiring…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“I am reporting a safety-related engine defect involving sudden internal engine failure, excessive oil consumption, persistent bearing knock, and overheating of the catalytic converter. The vehicle repeatedly triggered Bank 1&2O2 sensor fault codes due to oil blow-by and thermal overload. A…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can…Campaign 20V746000 · Dec 1, 2020
Related service bulletins
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest…
26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 8 | 35% |
| 2019 Veloster | 18 | 43% |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 53% |
| 2016 Veloster | 132 | 60% |
| 2014 Veloster | 33 | 39% |
| 2013 Veloster | 170 | 40% |
| 2012 Veloster | 61 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.