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2016 Ford Focus vs 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2016 Ford Focus2016 Hyundai Veloster
NHTSA complaints1,176221
Recall campaigns101
Service bulletins (TSBs)198125
Investigations41
Crash reports2715
Fire reports24
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)29–3428–31
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi58,900 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusHyundai Veloster
Power Train67143
Engine232132
Fuel/propulsion System16520
Electrical System8116
Fuel System, Gasoline603
Engine and Engine Cooling498
Steering451
Vehicle Speed Control369

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling24843
Vibration / shaking2195
Check engine light20234
Hesitation / surging13116
Shifting problems590
Overheating567
Loss of power3618
Won’t start330

Compare all Ford Focus vs Hyundai Veloster years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.