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2016 Hyundai Veloster Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, and owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
222
owner complaints to NHTSA
15 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
28–31
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine

    NHTSA 20V746000 Reported 128,948 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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.

    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…

222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,675 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 53 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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, technicia”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2026 · Seat belts

“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. territo”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2026 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined28–31 mpg
City / Highway25–28 / 32–35
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Hyundai Veloster model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Veloster model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Hyundai Veloster6296
2013 Hyundai Veloster3425
2014 Hyundai Veloster285
2015 Hyundai Veloster2137
2016 Hyundai Veloster1222
2017 Hyundai Veloster050
2019 Hyundai Veloster242
2020 Hyundai Veloster124
2021 Hyundai Veloster111

Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Veloster

How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Veloster has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Hyundai Veloster; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V746000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Hyundai models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.