What are the most common Hyundai Veloster problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,660+ owner reports, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure, 1.6 Gamma GDI Connecting Rod Bearing Wear and Engine Seizure (Recall 20V746 / Hyundai 198, KSDS Campaign 966, P1326), Asymmetric Third Door Hinge Failure / Alignment Issue. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Hyundai Veloster reliable?
The 2016 Hyundai Veloster has 8 known issues documented across 1,660+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure and 1.6 Gamma GDI Connecting Rod Bearing Wear and Engine Seizure (Recall 20V746 / Hyundai 198, KSDS Campaign 966, P1326). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Veloster problems?
Repair costs for known Hyundai Veloster issues range from $0 to $7,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure, typically costs $0-$2,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster 6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure?
The 6-speed dry DCT in the Veloster Turbo is prone to premature clutch wear and failure, often before 60,000 miles. Symptoms include slipping, shuddering, and complete loss of drive. The dry clutch design generates excessive heat in stop-and-go traffic. Hyundai extended DCT warra… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2012-2016 Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Gamma GDI Connecting Rod Bearing Wear and Engine Seizure (Recall 20V746 / Hyundai 198, KSDS Campaign 966, P1326)?
Hyundai's 1.6-liter Gamma GDI engines in 2015-2016 Velosters built May 26, 2014 through July 13, 2016 may have been produced with conditions that cause premature connecting-rod-bearing wear. A worn bearing produces a knocking noise and/or oil-pressure warning, then the rod can se… Repairs typically run $0-$7,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2012-2018 Hyundai Veloster Asymmetric Third Door Hinge Failure / Alignment Issue?
The Veloster's unique asymmetric door layout features a single door on the driver side and two doors on the passenger side. The hidden third door (rear passenger) hinge and check mechanism wears prematurely, causing the door to sag, not latch properly, or swing open uncontrollabl… Repairs typically run $100-$500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster Veloster Turbo Fuel Feed Tube Restriction and High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Causing Low Rail Pressure (P0087), Stalling and Hesitation?
First-generation 1.6 T-GDI Velosters have two well-documented low-fuel-pressure failures that present identically. On 2013-2014 Turbos an internal restriction in the low-pressure fuel feed tube from the tank starves the high-pressure pump under load, setting P0087 (fuel rail/syst… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster Gamma 1.6 GDI Intake Valve Carbon Buildup Causing Cold-Start Misfires and Rough Idle?
Both the naturally aspirated 1.6 Gamma GDI (G4FD) and the 1.6 Gamma T-GDI (G4FJ) in the first-generation Veloster inject fuel directly into the cylinder, so nothing washes the intake valves. PCV oil vapor bakes onto the valve backs and, by roughly 60,000-100,000 miles, deposits r… Repairs typically run $400-$900. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster Rear Caliper Parking Brake Mechanism Binding and Seizing from Moisture and Road Grime (2012 MT Recall 12V567 plus later owner reports)?
The first-generation Veloster's rear calipers carry an integral cable-actuated parking brake lever whose pivot corrodes when water and road grime get past the seal. The lever then sticks, so the parking brake either drags while driving (hot rear wheel, burning smell, premature pa… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
What is the 2012-2021 Hyundai Veloster 6-Speed Manual Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder Seal Failure Causing Pedal to Drop to the Floor and Hard Gear Engagement?
Manual-transmission Velosters of both generations use a hydraulic clutch whose master-cylinder seals (and less often the concentric slave cylinder) begin bypassing fluid, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles on first-gen cars and as early as 35,000 miles on some 2019+ Turbo m… Repairs typically run $200-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2013-2018 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Wastegate Rattle at Idle?
The turbocharger wastegate actuator on the Veloster Turbo develops a distinctive rattle at idle, caused by wear in the wastegate linkage and internal spring tension loss. While mostly cosmetic and not immediately harmful, prolonged wastegate issues can affect boost control and le… Repairs typically run $50-$1,500. Severity: low.
