2016 Hyundai Veloster: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
221
Complaints
1
Recalls
15
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
11
Injuries
77.8
Severity index
Severity index 77.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster ranks 49 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 65% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 132 | 59.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 43 | 19.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 | 14.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 | 9.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 7.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 5.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 4.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 3.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 132 of 221 complaints (59.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 14 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V746000 | 01/12/2020 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.