2016 Hyundai Veloster engine problems
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complaint regarding 2016 Hyundai Veloster engine oil consumption and warranty denial. In late 2023, at approximately 70,000–80,000 miles, my vehicle began experiencing excessive oil consumption. I reported this issue to Hyundai and authorized dealerships while the vehicle was still under warranty…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“2016 Hyundai Veloster with 1.6L Gamma engine experienced repeat catastrophic engine failure consistent with NHTSA Recall 20V746000 / Hyundai Recall 198 for connecting rod bearing failure. Failure #1: At 124,036 miles, engine developed loud knocking noise increasing with RPM, check engine light, and…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can…Campaign 20V746000 · Dec 1, 2020
Related service bulletins
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 – Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest…
26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 8 | 35% |
| 2019 Veloster | 18 | 43% |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 53% |
| 2015 Veloster | 76 | 56% |
| 2014 Veloster | 33 | 39% |
| 2013 Veloster | 170 | 40% |
| 2012 Veloster | 61 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.