Hyundai Veloster vs Toyota Prius C
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Hyundai Veloster
- Total complaints
- 1,277
- Avg per model year
- 143
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 10
- Most complained year
- 2013 (422)
Top problems: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown / Other
Toyota Prius C
- Total complaints
- 152
- Avg per model year
- 31
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 4
- Most complained year
- 2012 (63)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Unknown / Other
Complaints by model year
| Year | Hyundai Veloster | Toyota Prius C | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 222 | 12 | ||
| 2015 | 136 | 17 | ||
| 2014 | 85 | 32 | ||
| 2013 | 422 | 57 | ||
| 2012 | 296 | 63 |
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.