2016 Hyundai VELOSTER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
221 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
54,933 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 108 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 132 of 221 complaints (59.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 46 | 20.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 34 | 15.4% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 5.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 132 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
Engine: 132; Power Train: 42; Unknown Or Other: 32; Fuel/Propulsion System: 20; Electrical System: 15; Air Bags: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Service Brakes: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 34 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 18 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 20 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 22 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 34; 25,000 to 49,999: 18; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 20; 100,000 to 149,999: 22; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 113 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 14 |
2016: 8; 2017: 16; 2018: 12; 2019: 19; 2020: 14; 2021: 53; 2022: 20; 2023: 23; 2024: 22; 2025: 20; 2026: 14
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 46 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 34 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10825468 · 2016-02-10 (February 10, 2016)
THIS BRAND NEW CAR BREAKS DOWN ON MY TEENAGER. IT HAS DONE SO ON ME AS WELL. HAD IT INTO THE DEALER AND AUTO SHOPS AND THEY CNT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS CAR LEA VES MY KID STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. NOT SAFE. GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND STALLS.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10825468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10859952 · 2016-04-17 (April 17, 2016)
MY 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER WILL UNLOCK RANDOMLY WHILE IT IS IN MOTION. IT MORE COMMONLY UNLOCKS AT 45MPH OR HIGHER. EVEN AFTER IT UNLOCKS IT CONTINUES TO TRY AND UNLOCK SO I AM CONSTANTLY HEARING THE CLICK IT MAKES WHEN IT UNLOCKS
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10859952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10865539 · 2016-05-18 (May 18, 2016)
CLAIM MY CAR HYUNDAI..."WORLDWIDE " LOUISIANA .. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10865539 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10903409 · 2016-09-03 (September 3, 2016)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10903409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10911023 · 2016-10-02 (October 2, 2016)
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 LIKE TRANSMISSION IS NOT COMMUNICATING WELL WITH CONTROL MODULE AND GAS PEDAL POSITION SENSOR IS WAY OFF THE MARK. CAR HAS PUT ME IN LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS BUT HYUNDAI SERVICE SAYS THEY CANT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM BUT O…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10911023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915613 · 2016-10-12 (October 12, 2016)
WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR IN TRAFFIC WITH THE FOOT ON THE BREAK WHEN YOU RELEASE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD - MUST BE SOMETHING WITH THE NEW DUAL CLUTCH 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION. PLEASE HYUNDAI FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915669 · 2016-10-12 (October 12, 2016)
RECENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUES FOR THE 2016 TUCSON DCT. MY 2016 VELOSTER TURBO DCT HAS HAD THE IDENTICAL ISSUES, WHICH BEGAN JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR BRAND NEW. IT'S BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5 MONTHS NOW, TOTALING OVER 70 DAYS. THERE HAVE BEEN GAS ISSUES - GAS FUMES SMELL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE VEHICLE, LOSING GAS ABNORMALLY FAST WHEN DRIVING, GAS TANK NOT FILLING TO FULL. THE AC RATTLES INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS BLOWN HEAT OFF AND ON. MOST IMPORTANTLY IS THE SAFETY REGARDING THE 7 SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSIO…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925459 · 2016-11-10 (November 10, 2016)
FILING 2ND COMPLAINT. HUGE SAFETY ISSUES STILL OCCURRING WITH HYUNDAI'S DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. 2016 TUCSON DCT WAS RECALLED, AND STILL DID NOT RESOLVE THESE ISSUES. MY 2016 VELOSTER TURBO DCT WAS NEVER RECALLED AND HAS IDENTICAL ISSUES. MULTIPLE PARTS REPLACED FOR TRANSMISSION WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND TCM REPLACED AND ISSUE STARTED HAPPENING AGAIN ON NEW TRANSMISSION/TCM. HYUNDAI STILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGING ISSUE OR KNOW WHAT'S WRONG/HOW TO FIX. VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN IN SERVICE FOR OVER 80 DAYS. HAVE 2 VIDEOS ON YOUTUB…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925459 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V746000 · Engine
Reported: 2020-12-01 (December 1, 2020)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗