Is This A Lemon?

Year · Make · Model

2016 Hyundai Veloster

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

1
Open recalls
217
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
124
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

217 filed
15
Crashes
4
Fires
11
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    130
  • Power Train
    42
  • Unknown OR Other
    31
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    20
  • Electrical System
    15
  • AIR Bags
    11
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    9
  • Service Brakes
    8

Recalls

1 campaign
20V746000·ENGINE2020-12-01

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.

RiskA damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixHyundai 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 investigations

1 action
EA21003·ENGINE2021-12-22 → 2024-02-05

Engine Fires

Led to recall23V877

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