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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KMHTC6AE7GU264378 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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KMHTC6AE7GU•••••• 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER

That is about average for the 2016 Hyundai VELOSTER — 8 complaints per build across 26 builds.

5on this build
211on the model
26builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 4 Electrical System 1 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine crash Dec 2022
The engine overheated with no lights on the dash and the engine block cracked
Power Train crash Jan 2021
My car hesitated from a stop sign, then launched forward causing it to uncontrollably jump forward very fast. When I went to hit the brakes they failed to active, and had to pull the e brake. The car has had a software update for the TCM on my dct transmission but the problem…
Electrical System Nov 2018
While driving the driver side seat heater instantly overheated within seconds after turning it on. *bf
Engine Jun 2025
While driving home one late night, the engine completely locked up while driving causing the vehicle to come to a halt and left me stranded in the road. Got it off the road and eventually towed home where it was later inspected and found the engine bone dry of oil. There were no…
Engine Sep 2021
It is making a banging noise in the engine as if it was starting to throw a rod or bearings in the engine of this make of car. There is a recall but my VIN is not included but from what i have read on this recall sounds exactly the same as my car is doing and sounding now

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHTC6AE7GU264378 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.