2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | 2016 Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 249 | 222 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,330 | 125 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–34 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 58,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 102 | 132 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 16 |
| Power Train | 31 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 8 |
| Steering | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 34 |
| Stalling | 23 | 43 |
| Overheating | 22 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
2016 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Hyundai Veloster
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.