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2016 Hyundai Veloster Safety Report

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

Recalls

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
89
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
POWER TRAIN
14
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
AIR BAGS
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5

Problems by Component

Engine102Powertrain38Other27Electrical14Airbags10Brakes5Visibility4Suspension4

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 19, 2026ENGINEI was driving on 8 east freeway when all of a sudden my car lost complete power. Engine light flashi...
Dec 8, 2025ENGINEI was instructed by Hyundai USA to tow my Veloster to West Palm Beach Hyundai dealership specificall...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINEOn March 2024, I had my veloster towed to a certified Hyundai service dealer because it suddenly beg...
Nov 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: [XXX] ) on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost accel...
Nov 6, 2025POWER TRAINKing Hyundai hung up/refused free Recall 198 inspection despite confirmed defect (rod bearing/crank ...
Oct 1, 2025ENGINETRAUMATIC CRITICAL FAILURE At [XXX] (XXX), in p/u spot, put car in P, got out, reached in to grab w...
Oct 1, 2025ENGINEWhen changing vehicle oil it has been noticed that there is contaminants appearing to be metal bits/...
Sep 26, 2025AIR BAGSGreetings, I went in for an oil change and was notified that my car airbags did not work and/or have...
Sep 21, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed spe...
Aug 29, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp...
Aug 12, 2025ENGINEI am going to answer each point one by one for clarity. 1.) Mass oil consumption from bad piston ri...
Jul 20, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that after completing a routine oil cha...
Jul 19, 2025ENGINEAs I was driving to work one day my 2016 Veloster suddenly lost power on the expressway at expresswa...
Jul 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe climate control knob and AC system failed due to an apparent wiring defect. This is a known issu...
Jun 23, 2025VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ...
Jun 18, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle ...
Jun 6, 2025ENGINEWhile driving home one late night, the engine completely locked up while driving causing the vehicle...
Jun 4, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am the second owner of a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Base, purchased used at approximately 19,976 miles....
Apr 8, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe car is sluggish and loses power when it is taking off. It is like it is in slow mode. The other ...
Feb 27, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car stall when I'm driving