2016 Hyundai Veloster vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf
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.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Veloster | 2016 Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 85 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 125 | 855 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,900 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 132 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 29 |
| Power Train | 43 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 10 |
| Structure | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2016 Hyundai Veloster
2016 Volkswagen Golf
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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.