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2016 Hyundai Veloster

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
31
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls1
Complaints221
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 Hyundai Veloster

1 recall
221 complaints
31 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
221
Complaints citing a crash
15

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 20V746000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consumer complaints

221 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

221
Total
15
Crashes
4
Fires
11
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE159
  • OTHER19
  • AIR BAGS11
  • ELECTRICAL10
  • BRAKES8

Notable Issues

221 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 11 reports involve injuries. 15 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)159
miscellaneous issues19
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)11

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM6)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

28

City

35

Hwy

31

Comb

Annual cost
$1,950
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Hyundai Veloster years

Common problems

Hyundai Veloster problems

490 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V746000

    A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.