Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Hyundai Veloster

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 303 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Veloster, 2012–2017 generation
Pictured: the 2012–2017 generation. Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V746000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
128,948
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-01
Owners notified
2021-03-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine13379,700 mi
Power train4214,000 mi
Unknown or other328,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2012,000 mi
Electrical system1550,000 mi
Air bags1132,000 mi
Vehicle speed control95,200 mi
Service brakes827,777 mi
Structure: body729,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling679,000 mi
Suspension439,259 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly45,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor259,270 mi
Fuel system, gasoline219,000 mi
Seat belts223,784 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel179,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage124,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1120,000 mi
Seats1—
Steering129,000 mi

The 2015 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Hyundai Veloster model years

202120202019201720162015201420132012

All Hyundai Veloster recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.