NHTSA lists 222 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 15 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 11 complaints mention an injury, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI VELOSTER.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 89 | 40.1% | 0.78 |
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| loss of control | 61 | 27.5% | 0.77 |
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| electrical electronic | 18 | 8.1% | 0.74 |
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| unclear | 16 | 7.2% | 0.93 |
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| fire or overheating | 13 | 5.9% | 0.89 |
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| restraint or airbag | 11 | 5.0% | 0.91 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 6 | 2.7% | 0.83 |
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| noise or comfort | 6 | 2.7% | 0.79 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 0.5% | 0.40 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 0.5% | 0.89 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 143 | 64.4% | 0.79 |
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| low | 58 | 26.1% | 0.68 |
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| high | 14 | 6.3% | 0.81 |
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| none | 4 | 1.8% | 0.82 |
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| critical | 3 | 1.4% | 0.58 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 222 tagged complaints of 222 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2020-12-01. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
125 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 43 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 24 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 14 |
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| STEERING | 9 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 6 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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11033679
Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain 2012 a 2017 model year Accent, 2012 a 2017 model year Azera, 2013 a 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 a 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 a 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. At Hyun
11032525
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
11032526
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11030330
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
11026704
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced
11027033
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
11027034
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p
11027035
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th