2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel/propulsion system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: [XXX] ) on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. I went from 60 mph down to 20 mph with no throttle response, and the car only continued moving briefly from momentum. I was forced to stop in unsafe highway conditions and had the vehicle…”
filed Dec 9, 2025
“I am the second owner of a 2016 Hyundai Veloster Base, purchased used at approximately 19,976 miles. Since then, the vehicle has experienced multiple major powertrain-related failures. At 49,196 miles, the first catalytic converter failed and was replaced. Later, both the engine and second…”
filed Jun 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Veloster | 2 | 5% |
| 2017 Veloster | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 Veloster | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 Veloster | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Veloster | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Veloster | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.