2016 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (134), Power Train (43), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 134 | 60% |
| Power Train | 43 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 3% |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was coasted off to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts and driven to the residence in LIMP Mode. The following day, the...
Engine - filed 2026-10-22
2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Engine failure with only 70,579 miles on it. Died while driving in the middle of a busy intersection with no warning. Luckily was not hit. Car was towed to same mechanic that has serviced since purchased. No oil leaks found. Oil was full of metal particles. Engine has run...
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that there was an oil odor coming fr...
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More for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.