Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Veloster.
The 2018 Hyundai Veloster is a model from the generation spanning 2012 to 2022, with complaint data showing a peak of 419 issues in 2013 and a low of 9 in 2022, placing the 2018 model year in a period of declining complaint volume. This trajectory suggests that the 2018 Veloster benefits from the manufacturer's ongoing refinements, making it a relatively more reliable choice compared to the earlier years of the generation.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Veloster of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 7.30 sec | 15.50 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.30 sec | 14.00 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.50 sec | 14.20 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.90 sec | 14.30 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | N Hatchback (Performance Pack) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.90 sec | 14.40 sec | 275 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Turbo Ultimate Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-4 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTN DL | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of… |
| DTN DCS | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety… |
| 25-BD-012H TSB | 2025-11-05 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated… |
| 24-BD-001H | 2024-02-14 | Visibility | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade… |
| 23-EM-005H | 2023-10-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.