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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)
301 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.
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.