2016 Hyundai Veloster vs 2016 Mazda CX-3
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 Hyundai Veloster | 2016 Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 125 | 656 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,900 mi | 27,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veloster | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 4 |
| Power Train | 43 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2016 Hyundai Veloster
2016 Mazda CX-3
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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.