MYRModel Year Report

2016 Hyundai Veloster

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2016 Hyundai Veloster
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Veloster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2012: 295 complaints 2012 2013: 419 complaints 2014: 83 complaints 2014 2015: 136 complaints 2016: 220 complaints 2016 2017: 49 complaints 2019: 41 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022
2016: 220 complaints
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YearComplaints
2012295
2013419
201483
2015136
2016220
201749
201941
202023
202111
20229

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 60%

60% of complaints: engine — 132 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TRAUMATIC CRITICAL FAILURE At [XXX] (XXX), in p/u spot, put car in P, got out, reached in to grab wallet when car lunged into R, as if being driven. Ran over & drug me until it hit another car to stop it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260316

How do I get help with a complaint against Hyundai for non compliance . This is my 2nd engine fire!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20240708

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND FOOT OFF OF GAS, ENGINE SCREAMS BUT THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN DRIVE. SLOWLY GOING UP A HILL IN DRIVE ECHO, ENGINE DIES AS I PRESS DOWN ON GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170621

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Incident Description: I purchased a 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: KMHTC6ADXGU255844) in May 2025.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260411

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CAR WAS T-BONED AT 60 MPH ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WHILE HAVING BACKPACK THAT WEIGHED IN EXCESS OF 65LBS IN REAR PASSENGER (RIGHT SIDE)AND NO RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH THE IMPACT WAS RIGHT AT THE AIRBAG SENSOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 220
R 20210331 — engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: 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).

Campaign 20V746000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211222 — EA (closed 20240205)

Engine Fires

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Hyundai Veloster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (132 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V746000 (engine) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 2012 ● 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Hyundai Veloster reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Veloster have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.