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2015 Hyundai Veloster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Veloster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster is a compact passenger car built on Hyundai’s global platform and equipped with a gasoline engine that takes 3.8 qt of 5W‑20, 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 oil, paired with the AM6 automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings of 27 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and a combined 30 mpg reflect the efficiency expected of a front‑wheel‑drive hatchback of its class. Across the 2012‑2022 model span the Veloster recorded 136 owner complaints for the 2015 year, with the engine identified as the most frequent issue and two recalls issued, placing it well after the 2013 complaint peak (419) and before the 2022 low (9). Consequently, the 2015 model sits in a middle‑ground reliability zone, suggesting modest durability but still better than the earlier high‑complaint years.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With Turbo: 47, Without Turbo: 12R · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI With Turbo: 47, Without Turbo: 12R · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0; Optional 7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.1 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight2740 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

6.7–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2016 Rally Edition Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Rally Edition Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec201 hpFWD
2016Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.60 sec201 hpFWD
2013Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.40 sec201 hpFWD
2013Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.20 sec201 hpFWD
2013Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.20 sec201 hpFWD
2013Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec201 hpFWD
2013Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec201 hpFWD
2017Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec201 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.5
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.5
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.5
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts94-101 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts35-38 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78.0-121.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub145-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.64-0.86 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5900 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.67-0.91 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.035 - .039 in
Spark Plug Torque6-7 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity13.90-15.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberWith Turbo: 47, Without Turbo: 12R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70-73 psi
Engine Compression156 - 178 PSI / Max Variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0008-0.0019 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0012-0.0021 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-; Front: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque6.0-7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .842; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .001; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 2.00-3.00 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 3,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 3,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 6,200 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Intercooler (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Hyundai Veloster sits in the middle of a generation that saw complaint volumes spike after a brief dip—2014 had 84 complaints, but 2015 rose to 136, and 2016 climbed further to 220. While its 2 recalls are lower than the 6 in 2012, the 2 open investigations match the highest in the dataset, and the 7 fire complaints (with no root cause specified in the federal record) add an element of uncertainty. Engine-related issues dominate at 53 complaints, far outpacing other categories, and the overall complaint count remains elevated compared to the later model years (2017 onward) that show a clear downward trend to just 9 complaints by 2022. Given that the 2015 model year falls within a cluster of higher complaint activity and active investigations, it carries more potential risk than the notably quieter 2017-and-newer Velosters. A buyer should weigh this against the later years’ improved track record.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
133
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
136
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 136 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine53
Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train9
Power Train,Engine5
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine3
Visibility3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V746000EngineReported 01/12/2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a…

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 22/09/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 133 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z01 Letter2026-05-22Electrical SystemCertain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Veloster take?

3.8 qt of 5W-20 API certification, SL or SM-is preferred. Above 0 degreesF 10W-30 API certification, SL or SM, All temperatures 5W-20 or 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Veloster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veloster get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.