2016 Hyundai Veloster power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Hyundai Veloster — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving down the highway when I lost all power to my engine and had to coast off and exit. Prior to the incident there was no indication of a problem. White smoke began coming out of my exhaust. I brought the car to a dealership and they told me that I would need a timing job and a new turbo…”
filed May 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact shifted to reverse and pulled into a parking lot. The message that the transmission had overheated was displayed. The contact used a…”
filed Apr 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Veloster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 Veloster | 2 | 5% |
| 2017 Veloster | 7 | 14% |
| 2015 Veloster | 18 | 13% |
| 2014 Veloster | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 Veloster | 35 | 8% |
| 2012 Veloster | 31 | 11% |
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.