Model year
2016 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 223 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (133), POWER TRAIN (42), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (32). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 3 C FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 426 complaints
- 2014 85 complaints
- 2015 137 complaints
- 2016 223 complaints
- 2017 50 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 25 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
Recalls
20V746000 · Dec 1, 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.
Complaints
223 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 4, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21003 | Engine Fires · ENGINE | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 5, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 C FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Veloster · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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