How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA show for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Veloster, which is 10% of the 222 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel system?

No related recalls are listed for the Fuel System component on the 2016 Veloster in this dataset.

At what mileage do 2016 Veloster fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2016 Veloster is 16,004 miles.

Did any 2016 Veloster fuel system complaints involve fire or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 crash among the Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Veloster, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2016 Veloster compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2016 Veloster's 10% share of complaints tied to the Fuel System is higher than most other Veloster years listed, which range from 2% to 8%, aside from a later 2021 figure of 18%.

2016 Hyundai Veloster Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 10% of its 222 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Veloster model year in this dataset. One complaint involved a fire and one a crash; median mileage at failure was 16,004 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints: 22; 10% of 222
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 16,004 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls suddenly while driving, in one case followed by smoke and then fire from under the hood.
Engine revs high (up to 6500 rpm) without the car gaining speed, especially when merging or passing on highways.
Transmission fails to shift correctly, sometimes getting stuck in neutral at highway speed and requiring the driver to pull over and restart the engine.
Vehicle loses power during medium to hard acceleration when the engine is not fully warmed up, then regains power only after fully releasing and reapplying the accelerator.
Owners report a fuel odor along with visible fuel leakage near the time of the shifting or stalling problem.

When 2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2016, latest Jun 24, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Veloster model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20125 (2%)
201322 (5%)
20143 (4%)
20156 (4%)
201622 (10%)
20172 (4%)
20192 (5%)
20202 (8%)
20212 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA show for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?: NHTSA lists 22 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Veloster, which is 10% of the 222 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel system?: No related recalls are listed for the Fuel System component on the 2016 Veloster in this dataset.
At what mileage do 2016 Veloster fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2016 Veloster is 16,004 miles.
Did any 2016 Veloster fuel system complaints involve fire or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 crash among the Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Veloster, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2016 Veloster compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2016 Veloster's 10% share of complaints tied to the Fuel System is higher than most other Veloster years listed, which range from 2% to 8%, aside from a later 2021 figure of 18%.