2016 Hyundai Veloster problems and complaints
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The most-reported areas: Engine (133), Power Train (43), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 223 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 133 | 60% |
| Power Train | 43 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 3% |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that there was an oil odor coming fr...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-09-15
Issue with driver side seat belt unlatching at random moments: while driving or at stand still. Local dealership has been notified at multiple oil changes and it has been looked at, however, technicians cannot recreate event.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-17
Formal complaint against Hyundai Motor America for failure to provide safety recall remedies on a U.S.-conforming vehicle. Vehicle History: This 2016 Hyundai Veloster was purchased in the U.S. territory of [XXX], manufactured to meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Years later, it was legally relo...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.