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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 221 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (92 / 42%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 15 crash / 4 fire / 11 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 28–31 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
28–31MPG
4 EPA certified variants (1.6l 4-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
221
221 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

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.
View all 2016 Hyundai Veloster recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.