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RecallGazette

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2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Hyundai Veloster

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Ford Focus2015 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA complaints1,013136
Recall campaigns92
Service bulletins (TSBs)130133
Investigations52
Crash reports300
Fire reports47
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3226–30
Median reported incident mileage62,000 mi64,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusHyundai Veloster
Power Train55618
Engine17076
Fuel/propulsion System1366
Steering932
Electrical System6425
Vehicle Speed Control426
Fuel System, Gasoline320
Structure165

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling18530
Vibration / shaking1775
Check engine light14523
Hesitation / surging1026
Overheating450
Loss of power429
Shifting problems420
Won’t start180

Compare all Ford Focus vs Hyundai Veloster years →

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.