Model year record

2016 Hyundai Veloster

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 347 owner complaints on file.

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	156	79,700 mi
Power train	48	17,000 mi
Unknown or other	35	8,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	23	12,000 mi
Electrical system	17	50,000 mi
Air bags	12	32,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	10	5,200 mi
Service brakes	8	27,777 mi
Engine and engine cooling	7	96,000 mi
Structure: body	7	29,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	5	36,000 mi
Suspension	4	39,259 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	3	132,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	19,000 mi
Seat belts	3	23,784 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	79,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	24,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	120,000 mi
Seats	1	—
Steering	1	29,000 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.

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.