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ProblemsByVin Index / 2016-HYUNDAI-VELOSTER / COMPLAINTS
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2016 Hyundai Veloster owner complaints

218 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

engine 10 complaints shown

104 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/24/2021 ODI #11444897.0

Engine has a very noticeable engine ticking just like every other 1.6 included in the Hyundai recall yet my engine isn’t included in the recall. How can my 2016 have the same issue yet not require a recall notice

12/23/2020 ODI #11384654.0

It's making a lot of noise, when I turn my car on, when I turn it off and even when I'm driving it, it the sound it's coming from the engine, I got my car in a dealership 1month ago and it has 34,516 miles

12/12/2021 ODI #11443501.0

Engine knocking loudly on cold start indicating possible rod bearing wear addressed on nhtsa safety recall number 20v746000. Car was taken to hyundai dealer for recall engine inspection and given clean bill of health and removed from recall listing. Vehicle was at the dealership for less than an hour which is not enough time to do the necessary inspection for rod bearing wear. Knock sensor software was updated, but knock sensors are designed to detect piston clatter or knock, known as preignition. Knock sensors do not and cannot detect engine noise from worn rod bearings. The inspection method obviously did not include any actual mechanical measurement for bearing runout to determine actual wear, but instead was based on what the tech could hear and his personal determination or that of hi

12/10/2025 ODI #11704302.0

On March 2024, I had my veloster towed to a certified Hyundai service dealer because it suddenly began losing power, the oil light came on, the engine light flickered, and it began making a whining noise, and then the engine died and wouldn’t crank again. It took them weeks to diagnose it, and they told me the turbo was out in it, and quoted me an absurd amount to replace it. I had the turbo replaced, as well as some gaskets, the coils and spark plugs. It ran fine after that until June 2025 when the oil and check engine light came on and the engine died again while we were coming home from a vacation, 2 hours south of where we live in a tiny town that had no dealership or rental company within 100 miles. We found a small mechanic who said it needed a lower fuel pump. He put one in it

12/09/2025 125,367 mi ODI #11703931.0

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled at a stoplight. The vehicle was restarted and immediately driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine compression was abnormal and advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the service and diagnostic guidelines were not followed regarding the NHTSA Action Number: EA21003 (ENGINE), and the coverage was denied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 125,367.

12/07/2020 104,886 mi ODI #11378264.0

I was driving the car when it started smoking and then shut off while I was driving straight down highway 195 in texas. The car was towed to europe services in killeen, tx and we were told that the engine is blown out. We are unable to find a new engine anywhere. I looked online and saw that the year, make and model of my car had a recall with premature engine issues.

12/03/2023 ODI #11558221.0

On 11/21/2023, I took my vehicle to Musser's Automotive in Tipp City, Ohio & I was informed of an Internal Oil Consumption & recommendation for warranty coverage.

11/30/2024 ODI #11628009.0

Oil continuously drains beyond normal usage. Fuel consumption has also been consumed beyond normalcy. Taken major advantage of lack of knowledge on car maintenance by Hyundai dealership. No repair orders are issued as of late for any major changes to the vehicle. Last repair order(s) was completed 10/24/2023.

11/29/2022 109,000 mi ODI #11495278.0

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that an abnormal rumbling noise was coming from the vehicle at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle was also taken to AutoNation Hyundai Hilton Head (255 Drivers Way Suite B, Hardeeville, SC 29927) where a temporary repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

11/29/2021 ODI #11441924.0

While I was driving down the road I suddenly heard a rod knock coming from the engine. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I was fortunate that I am aware of this known problem and can recognize the symptoms. An oil warning like appeared after the sound of the rod knock and just before I turned the engine off. I was on a local highway at the time and knew that the rod knock would likely result in an engine fire if I did not turn it off immediately. I checked the oil on the car and found that it was suddenly very low, which came as a surprise because I had just checked the oil a couple days before. I have since read that a common symptom associated with the Hyundai engine problems is sudden excessive oil consumption. After contacting Hyundai and insisting that this is a

powertrain 4 complaints shown

40 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/22/2019 ODI #11290737.0

Veloster Hyundai's 7-speed DCT contains a design defect in the transmission control module (TCM) that causes, among other problems, failure to shift, stalling, delayed acceleration, or loss of power. 'these conditions are hazardous because they severely affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle during normal driving conditions and prevent drivers from accelerating to maintain safe speeds in traffic,'

12/09/2025 ODI #11703913.0

While driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: [XXX] ) on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. I went from 60 mph down to 20 mph with no throttle response, and the car only continued moving briefly from momentum. I was forced to stop in unsafe highway conditions and had the vehicle towed home. Prior to this complete failure, the car had recurring transmission/drive issues: it would start, but when placed in reverse it moved backward, and when shifted into drive it still only moved backward. Despite repeated repair attempts, the problems persisted. A certified mechanic later inspected the vehicle and confirmed severe internal engine damage, including metallic noises, blue smoke, oil leakage from worn piston rings, and complete compression loss. The mechanic concluded the vehi

12/04/2020 ODI #11377938.0

Engine stalls automatic transmission shudders shifting from 2nd to 3rd

11/25/2025 ODI #11701492.0

King Hyundai hung up/refused free Recall 198 inspection despite confirmed defect (rod bearing/crank damage). VIN [XXX] . Case #1824300. Safety risk—stall/fire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

other 2 complaints shown

12/26/2022 ODI #11498872.0

I was driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo when I started to hear a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. At this time I also noticed a decline in power and the check engine light came on. I made an appointment to bring the car to my local Hyundai dealership to have the car looked at. While en route to the dealership, the car suddenly made a loud bang and a profusion of smoke came out of the engine and engulfed the car, inside & out, making it impossible for not only me to see but also limited visibility for the person following me, which was extremely dangerous. I couldn't see or breathe and had to rapidly exit the car on the side of a busy road with no shoulder. The engine completely failed and the car was not drivable. I had the car towed to the Hyundai dealership where the

11/13/2021 ODI #11440326.0

I own a 2016 Hyundai Veloster, and the Manual heater control unit only works on certain numbers. I haven’t had it checked out. But I first noticed it when I purchased the car. Sometimes the heater or air will just turn off. I know there was a recall for the same models but for 2015.

suspension 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/06/2020 ODI #11378055.0

Is burning to much oil and mostly times smoke my car just have 110,543 miles...

body 1 complaint shown

12/02/2019 42,000 mi ODI #11286381.0

Front passenger exterior door handle is inoperative, door must be opened using interior handle, regardless of lock status.

electrical 1 complaint shown

15 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/02/2019 69,000 mi 1 injury ODI #11287290.0

While driving the driver side seat heater instantly overheated within seconds after turning it on. *bf*jb

airbags 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
11/27/2017 32,000 mi Crash ODI #11048644.0

Car was t-boned at 60 MPH on rear passenger side door while having backpack that weighed in excess of 65lbs in rear passenger (right side)and no right side airbags deployed even though the impact was right at the airbag sensor. Immediately after accident carbdrove fine for about 1 hoiur and then all of a sudden started to hesitate during acceleration. Car was in shop for rougghly 22 days and when car came out of body shop check engine light would come on and turn off frequently.

Showing 300 of 218 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Hyundai/Veloster#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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