general problems of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster based on all problems reported for the 2016 Veloster.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2025

Greetings, I went in for an oil change and was notified that my car airbags did not work and/or have not worked for an indeterminant time. The dealership ordered a part which still has not arrived. It’s been nearly 3 weeks, and I am unable to collect my car unless I pay $2,000. I’ve been paying out of pocket for a rental during that time, and as a college student have missed some classes. Currently, my car is still at the dealership unable to be driven safely. They say the seat sensor went bad and disabled my entire airbag system. There’s no telling how long my family and I have been at great risk of injury or death driving this car. I’m afraid to pay or pickup the vehicle as I’m unsure if it’s safe. I have been denied warranty coverage from corporate Hyundai and from the dealership. Im not sure how to proceed.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2022

Oil pressure light began coming on around 7/1/2022. By 7/5/2022 car would accelerate past 40mph unless put into manual drive. Dealership pulled camshaft codes but said they couldn't find the code in manual for car. Now estimated $800 for repairs with airbag light also on.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2021

Vehicle in service and has none functioning air bag. Not covered under warranty nor the extended warranty that I purchased this is a safety and risk issue for myself and others that would drive the vehicle.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2020

When I first bought my car it seemed to have some sort of transmission problem because it's a dual clutch I was told they do have problems sometimes when I'm trying to pick up speed it seems like it won't switch gears so it won't pick up speed which is extremely dangerous especially when I'm on the beltway or highway and I've already had Hyundai replace the first transmission because it was faulty now my second transmission is already acting up and it's only been 2 years.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 22 mph, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a parked vehicle. During the incident the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags deployed. The driver sustained a face contusion. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer key Hyundai of milford(566 bridgeport Ave milford CT. ) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 68,000 . Jft.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

Takata airbag in steering wheel didn't work. Suffered brain injury. Vehicle was in motion going over 50 mph on jacksonville florida i95, hit median head on.


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