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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Ford Focus Electric vs Hyundai Veloster

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Focus Electric

Total complaints
157
Avg per model year
30
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2013 (69)
Top problems: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine

Hyundai Veloster

Total complaints
1,271
Avg per model year
129
Recall campaigns (all years)
10
Most complained year
2013 (420)
Top problems: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown OR Other

Complaints by model year

YearFord Focus ElectricHyundai Veloster
2017749
20165221
201512136
20145585
201369420
201233295
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.