Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has 1 recall, 213 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
213
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V746000
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving on 8 east freeway when all of a sudden my car lost complete power. Engine light flashi... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I was instructed by Hyundai USA to tow my Veloster to West Palm Beach Hyundai dealership specificall... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | On March 2024, I had my veloster towed to a certified Hyundai service dealer because it suddenly beg... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: [XXX] ) on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost accel... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | King Hyundai hung up/refused free Recall 198 inspection despite confirmed defect (rod bearing/crank ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | TRAUMATIC CRITICAL FAILURE At [XXX] (XXX), in p/u spot, put car in P, got out, reached in to grab w... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | When changing vehicle oil it has been noticed that there is contaminants appearing to be metal bits/... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Greetings, I went in for an oil change and was notified that my car airbags did not work and/or have... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE | I am going to answer each point one by one for clarity. 1.) Mass oil consumption from bad piston ri... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that after completing a routine oil cha... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ENGINE | As I was driving to work one day my 2016 Veloster suddenly lost power on the expressway at expresswa... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The climate control knob and AC system failed due to an apparent wiring defect. This is a known issu... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving home one late night, the engine completely locked up while driving causing the vehicle... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am the second owner of a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Base, purchased used at approximately 19,976 miles.... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car is sluggish and loses power when it is taking off. It is like it is in slow mode. The other ... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car stall when I'm driving |