Worst 2016 Hyundai Veloster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 129 | 7 | 2 | 72,068 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 41 | 2 | — | 27,533 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | 1 | 1 | 12,289 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 3 | — | 49,707 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 5 | — | 39,268 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | — | — | 19,800 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | 44,194 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 3 | — | 22,923 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 88,561 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Veloster
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~128,948 vehicles.
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.
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2016 Hyundai Veloster — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veloster reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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