2015 Hyundai Veloster: hesitation when accelerating

5 of the 137 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Veloster describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

2020
3
2017
3
2016
15
2015
5
2014
4
2013
4
2012
3

What owners say

Filed Nov 14, 2025 · Engine · 72,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a tune-up on the vehicle. The contact stated that several days after the tune-up, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated and sounded as if the vehicle was going to stall. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine was losing pressure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that before the vehicle had the tune-up, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had not noticed any oil stains on the ground. The check engine light was occasionally illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2025 · Engine · IN

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact reported that oil was leaking out of the exhaust. The vehicle was sputtering and running rough while driving at various speeds, and hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer informed the contact that metal shavings were found in the oil pan during the oil change. The contact stated that the Oxygen sensors and catalytic converter were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was contacted and advised the contact to return the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 2, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · SC

Car hesitates and would not go. Check engine light began to blink. Has done this a few times when pulling out in front of people. It happens randomly and has happened two or three times.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 11 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when being placed into drive, the engine made an abnormal thud sound, the brake pedal became stuck, and the brakes made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was taken to empire hyundai (428 pleasant street, fall river, ma 02721) where it was diagnosed that the brake failure was normal and would correct itself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Transmission · 39,650 miles · AR

Transmission would hesitate when going from a complete stop to trying to go. This issue also occurs if you are completely stopped or while going up a hill at slow speeds.