Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai veloster has 102 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
102
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V746000
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving on 8 east freeway when all of a sudden my car lost complete power. Engine light flashi... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I was instructed by Hyundai USA to tow my Veloster to West Palm Beach Hyundai dealership specificall... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | On March 2024, I had my veloster towed to a certified Hyundai service dealer because it suddenly beg... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | TRAUMATIC CRITICAL FAILURE At [XXX] (XXX), in p/u spot, put car in P, got out, reached in to grab w... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | When changing vehicle oil it has been noticed that there is contaminants appearing to be metal bits/... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE | I am going to answer each point one by one for clarity. 1.) Mass oil consumption from bad piston ri... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that after completing a routine oil cha... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ENGINE | As I was driving to work one day my 2016 Veloster suddenly lost power on the expressway at expresswa... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving home one late night, the engine completely locked up while driving causing the vehicle... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The reason I am submitting this form is because my 2016 Veloster Turbo has an open recall out for pr... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine has a known issue with the port holes being too small to allow adequate oil flow, this ha... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | ENGINE | My vehicle has been burning through oil for 2 years now. It started with me having to get oil change... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH,... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shortly after finishing major repairs at my local dealer, I started to expirience, what I believe, n... |
| Jul 28, 2024 | ENGINE | On May 13, 2024 my car had it's motor replaced. This was done at no charge by Hyundai of Wesley Chap... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the... |