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2017 Hyundai Veloster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Veloster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster is a three-door hatchback built on a front-engine, front-wheel-drive platform and powered by a turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined, and it requires 5W-30 or 5W-20 motor oil for service. That year marked a notable improvement in the model's reliability trajectory, with only 49 owner complaints recorded—significantly down from the 419 filed in 2013, though still above the model's later low of 9 complaints in 2022, with engine-related issues constituting the primary concern.

Model year202120202019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityTurboOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-79 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/35/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 2630035505. 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.

Tire sizeP215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Front wiper blades99H09AKA18H

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 / combined28 / 35 / 31 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.

7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2017 Turbo Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Turbo Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec201 hpFWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds Turbo of 5W-30 / 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-79 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid75W-85 · GL-4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.5
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-20
Power Steering FluidHyundai PSF-3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)21.7-28.9 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)28.9-36.2 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)13.7-18.1 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-79 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug43.0-58.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177.0-199.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

Engine Compression156

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .842; Rear: .331
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.001; Rear: 0.0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.8-7.22.9–4.3 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 System (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 2017 Veloster sits at a clear inflection point in the generation's federal record. After 2012-2013 logged the highest complaint volumes (295 and 419 respectively) and 2015-2016 saw a second wave of elevated complaints (136 and 220), 2017 drops sharply to just 49 complaints with zero recalls, zero investigations, and 110 TSBs—the lowest complaint count of any model year shown up to that point. Compared with the immediately preceding 2016 (220 complaints, 1 recall, 1 investigation), 2017 represents a substantial reduction in reported owner issues and regulatory activity. The top 2017 complaint categories are engine (18), power train (5), unknown/other (3), and structure (3), with 4 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints. While 2019-2022 post-refresh years report even fewer complaints, 2017 is the cleanest year of the original body style by a wide margin. Given its dramatically lower complaint volume and absence of recalls or investigations, a used 2017 Veloster appears to be one of the stronger model years to buy in this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
110
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
49
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 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 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine18
Power Train5
Unknown Or Other3
Structure3
Structure,Unknown Or Other2
Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 110 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 2017 Veloster take?

Turbo of Turbo: 5W-30, Non-Turbo: 5W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Veloster have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veloster get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined mpg.