Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to inspect and (if necessary) replace the vacuum pump cap on certain 2015-17 Veloster vehicles. Service Campaign T3F provides a service procedure to inspect and apply sealant or replace the vacuum pump cap.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel system problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,200
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
On certain 2015-2017MY Veloster (FS) vehicles with 1.6L Turbo engines may experience the illumination of various warning lamps including the brake warning lamp and other lamps. This bulletin describes the procedure to apply sealant to the vacuum pump or replace the vacuum pump cap based on vehicle inspection.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Some Veloster (FS) and Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light ON with any of the following DTCs found stored: ? P0442 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Small Leak ? P0455 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Large Leak ? P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information related to ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441 - Canister Purge Valve (CPV) - Incorrect CPV Flow. There is no vehicle performance concern associated with this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 54,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Hyundai/Veloster.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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