2016 Chevrolet Volt vs 2016 Hyundai Veloster
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Volt | 2016 Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,333 | 125 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 44,000 mi | 58,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Hyundai Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 132 |
| Power Train | 51 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 28 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 18 |
| Stalling | 11 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 7 |
2016 Chevrolet Volt
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.