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The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is associated with 221 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 92 reports (42% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 31 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 221 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (92 / 42%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 15 crash / 4 fire / 11 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 28–31 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Veloster 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Veloster 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Veloster 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 26 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Veloster 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
3 C FWD 10.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Hyundai Veloster models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Summary of 221 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
221
Crash Reports
15
Fire Reports
4
Complaints w/ Injury
11
Total Injuries
11

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 92 complaints (3 crashes)
Powertrain 16 complaints (1 crash)
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 10 complaints
Electrical System 8 complaints
Air Bags 7 complaints (3 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Hyundai Veloster problems & component breakdown (47 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V746000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Veloster have?

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

NHTSA records list 221 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 92 filings (42% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Hyundai Veloster earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Hyundai Veloster get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster range from 28 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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