Is the transmission a common problem on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

Yes. NHTSA logged 43 transmission & powertrain complaints for this year, which is 19% of all 222 complaints filed for the 2016 Veloster — the largest share among all model years of the Veloster.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Veloster's transmission, even though owners describe issues similar to the dual-clutch transmission recall on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,019 miles at the time of failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2016 Veloster.

Have these transmission issues caused crashes?

NHTSA complaint data for this problem area on the 2016 Veloster includes 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2016 Hyundai Veloster Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 43 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 19% of its 222 total complaints, the highest share of any Veloster model year. Median mileage at failure is 18,019 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported, and no related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 43; 19% of 222
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 18,019 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the car lurching or lunging forward on its own when releasing the brake pedal at a stop or in slow traffic.
Several report the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) revving up to 6500 rpm while the car fails to gain matching speed, creating a laggy, disconnected feel.
Some describe the transmission slipping out of gear during shifts, especially between 2nd and 3rd gear, with RPMs spiking before power returns.
Multiple owners report hesitation or a complete loss of throttle response when trying to accelerate from a stop or merge into traffic.
One owner reported the transmission needed complete replacement along with the TCM, only for the same issue to return.
A few describe the gear shifter becoming stuck in neutral at highway speed or the car losing power mid-acceleration before it warms up.

When 2016 Hyundai Veloster transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2016, latest May 11, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to May 2026; peak Oct 2016 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Veloster model year

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

201231 (10%)
201335 (8%)
20143 (4%)
201518 (13%)
201643 (19%)
20177 (14%)
20192 (5%)
20203 (13%)
20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the transmission a common problem on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?: Yes. NHTSA logged 43 transmission & powertrain complaints for this year, which is 19% of all 222 complaints filed for the 2016 Veloster — the largest share among all model years of the Veloster.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Veloster's transmission, even though owners describe issues similar to the dual-clutch transmission recall on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 18,019 miles at the time of failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2016 Veloster.
Have these transmission issues caused crashes?: NHTSA complaint data for this problem area on the 2016 Veloster includes 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.