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2016 Hyundai Veloster Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 224 total for the year
Median mileage
87,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 4% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 76,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11531650, filed 2023-07, 76,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled at a stoplight. The vehicle was restarted and immediately driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine compression was abnormal and advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703931, filed 2025-12, 125,367 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk, and the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway to inspect the vehicle and the contact became aware that the oil level was low. The contact waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle and continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the catalytic convertor had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11640957, filed 2025-02, 132,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45–55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over, looked under the hood, and notice that an unknown fluid was boiling. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed her about unknown recalls. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the radiator was empty. The vehicle was not repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) due to owner neglect. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. …”

NHTSA complaint #11546393, filed 2023-09, 79,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH a loud booming sound from the engine compartment had occurred and a knocking noise followed along with white smoke from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle drove off the road before flames were present coming from under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed away. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490761, filed 2022-10, 100,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201937%
201684%
201532%
201422%
201320%
201241%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Engine
134 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Fuel system
22 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology