2013 Hyundai Veloster vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 422 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 169 | 92 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 33 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–31 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veloster | Mercedes-Benz C350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 171 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 0 |
| Steering | 58 | 1 |
| Power Train | 35 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 15 |
| Visibility | 24 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 11 | 0 |
2013 Hyundai Veloster
2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.