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2016 Hyundai Veloster Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine (63% of complaints, typically around 82,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Veloster problems
Engine
140 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the roadway and then had it towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and check the oil and noticed the oil was low. The driver placed oil in the vehicle to continue to drive to their residence.…
Transmission
43 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
Problems began april 2017 when I placed my car in gear and it didn't move. I put it in park and then back in gear and the problem resolved itself. I didn't think of reporting it at the time. Oct 2017, while decelerating to make a right hand turn, the rpms shot up to 6500 and then back down. Then beginning about…
While driving home from work, car stalled and would not go over 5 MPH. Had vehicle towed to dealership where they diagnosed a failed catalytic converter (19,038 miles). Unit was replaced under warranty. Recently, same exact problem happened again. Driving home from work, stalled, had vehicle towed. Dealership says…
Other or unspecified
32 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
Ive been battling with the deslership at college park Hyundai for about 7 months about my car not reading to go into reverse. The dealership fixed the car once and told me it was fixed. 2 weeks after the repair the car staring having the same problems and because the dealership could not duplicate the problem they…
At times starting from a dead stop when accelerating to pull into on coming traffic the engine RPM will go as high as 6000 RPM and as far as my MPH will be approximately 10 to 15 MPH and it seems as the transmission is not engaging. Last time this occurred I was this issue nearly caused an accident . I have taken this…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Been a year fighting Hyundai and went to arbitration yesterday. Still saying isolated incident and car is functioning as intended alrhough they paid for a 2nd transmission at 12k miles. Still missing shifts, reving up to redline while not picking up speef and cutting out while pulling from stops into traffic. Severe…
Veloster turbo DCT model. When the car isn't fully warmed up, the car suddenly loses power upon medium to hard acceleration. Pressing the accelerator increases engine revs and transmission actually shifts, but no power is being put to the wheels. You have to fully lift off the accelerator and then depress again to get…
Electrical
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
I have had 4 HVAC control heads burn out between a 2012 Veloster and my current 2016 Veloster I purchased after the 2012 was totalled. The part is burning out because it overheats and is a matter of time before it causes even greater damage and risk of injury in the future if not addressed.
The plug behind the AC control panel (the blower motor switch) has melted because the current isn't being conducted properly. This issue started months ago when I noticed the AC control knob was getting stuck & stopped working on the numbers. This last week I smelt smoke coming from the AC control panel, which is what…
Air bags
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
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…
In september 2017 I was in a car accident in where my 2016 Hyundai Veloster base was t-boned on the right rear side by an infiniti SUV. I had filed a previous complaint with the california attorney general against Hyundai motor america and also a complaint against Hyundai motor america themselves. My complaint was…
Speed control
9 complaints · 4%Accelerating by itself, lunging in stop/go traffic.motor revs into passing gear all the way to 6500 RPM .but stays in the current speed, and sometimes will hold at certain RPM even if not on gas , very laggy in rev I feel I'm driving older car with messed up transmission
Car sometimes accelerates by itself even when off the gas and on the brakes. Lunges in stop and go traffic. Passing gear sometimes revs up to 6500rpm's but stays in the current speed. Sometimes car stays at a certain RPM even if not on the gas and wont slow down. Bad lag and terrible dead spots in acceleration. I feel…
Brakes
8 complaints · 4%At approximately 37,000 miles currently and proper documented maintenance and check requests on vehicle, this car appears to not stop as it should while in motion whether at high speeds or low speeds and "surges" and requires a longer stopping distance which is apparent in any driving weather conditions. No obvious…
My car hesitated from a stop sign, then launched forward causing it to uncontrollably jump forward very fast. When I went to hit the brakes they failed to active, and had to pull the e brake. The car has had a software update for the TCM on my DCT transmission but the problem seems to not be able to be fixed. This is…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Hyundai Veloster recalls
Engine
Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine fires
Summary
On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.â during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.â the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.â additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modif
Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (140 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles); transmission (43 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); other or unspecified (32 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 1, 2020 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Hyundai Veloster?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000, with 223 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.