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2016 Hyundai Veloster
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 28 | 35 | 31 | 290 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 30 | 303 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 | 311 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 321 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
303 complaints filed by owners for this model year (25 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
EPA figures for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners have filed 303 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Hyundai Veloster (2016 Hyundai VELOSTER 3 C FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.