- 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.
Vehicle Summary
2016 Hyundai Veloster
Before You Buy
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 10.5%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2016 Hyundai Veloster 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 11 comparable 2016 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 10.5% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
28
City
35
Hwy
31
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,000
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 290 g/mi
How this compares
At 31 MPG combined, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster ranks 3rd of 17 compact cars EPA rated for 2016 — 3 MPG better than the 28 MPG median for that group.
That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,000, $300 less than the $2,300 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $10,000, a $1,500 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 290 grams per mile — about 4.4 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
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
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, newest first.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
- Recall
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
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
- $2,000
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21003
Engine Fires
- Recall
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.