2016 Hyundai Veloster: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Veloster at 28–31 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 224 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
28–31
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Hyundai Veloster recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, newest first.
Engine
NHTSA 20V746000Reported Dec 1, 2020
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 198)
Units affected
128,948 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Hyundai Veloster crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 Hyundai Veloster NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
10.5%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Hyundai Veloster owner complaints
Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 15 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 11 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 Hyundai Veloster complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
134
Power train
42
Unknown or other
32
Fuel/propulsion system
20
Electrical system
15
Air bags
11
Vehicle speed control
9
Service brakes
8
Structure: Body
7
Engine and engine cooling
6
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
