Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 225 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V746000 Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Power Train 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 20 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
Of the 225 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 225 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,800–$7,400AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has notable engine reliability issues, as highlighted by a major recall for premature engine wear. This contributes to high potential ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $3,000–$5,000 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Delayed gear shifts
- Fuel odor or leakage
- Fluctuating engine power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.