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Engine
Risk. A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Hyundai VelosterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 226 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-746 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Hyundai Veloster has problems
226 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
134Engine9 crash/fire/injury
43Power train2 crash/fire/injury
20Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system
12Air bags
9Engine and engine cooling
9Vehicle speed control
8Service brakes
7Structure
167 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 134 | 9 |
| Power train | 43 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 4 |
| Air bags | 12 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 |
| 7 other systems | 16 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Hyundai Veloster recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 engine complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 49% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
14under 30k miles33under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Veloster year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veloster median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Hyundai Veloster safety ratings
2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine FiresLed to recall 23V-877
In owners' words
What Veloster owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Complaint regarding 2016 Hyundai Veloster engine oil consumption and warranty denial. In late 2023, at approximately 70,000–80,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing excessive oil consumption. I reported this issue to Hyundai and authorized dealerships while the vehicle was still under warranty.…
Own a 2016 Veloster?
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