2016 Hyundai Veloster fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 23 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 91% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
On 1/12/2020, while driving on a city street, the vehicle stalled out and smoke was coming from the engine. Within a minute fire erupted from under the hood and the car was engulfed in flames. I was going about 30 miles an hour in very light traffic. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. They determined onsite that the fire was due to a fuel leak. A fire report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai veloster. While driving 65 MPH, the gear shifter was unable to shift from the neutral position. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned the engine off, and was able to restart the vehicle after numerous attempts. In addition, the contact noticed a fuel odor and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster
- Engine 142 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
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