1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Hyundai dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2016 Hyundai Veloster. Check your Veloster by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, reporting 15 crashes, 4 fires, 11 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 125 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read Hyundai Veloster owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Incident Description: I purchased a 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: KMHTC6ADXGU******) in May 2025. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began exhibiting serious mechanical issues, including engine knocking, excessive oil consumption, stalling, misfiring, and loss of power.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11730509
“How do I get help with a complaint against Hyundai for non compliance . This is my 2nd engine fire!!”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11600266
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH a loud booming sound from the engine compartment had occurred and a knocking noise followed along with white smoke from the exhaust pipes.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11490761
“I took my 2016 Veloster in because my car was included in the rod bearing shavings possibly going back into engine and cause fire.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425310
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11394733
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2016 Hyundai Veloster is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Hyundai dealer.