10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,770 miles

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problem #29

Jan 142024

Veloster

  • miles
In Dec of last year my cars dash lights started flashing no matter which gear I tried the gear would flash on the dash, when I called my extended warranty "car shield ",they recommended that I take it to a repair shop in nearby city and have a diagnostic test performed. I did so, in which after testing they said it was something on side of transmission and they weren't equipped to perform the repairs and needed to be taken to dealership instead. I picked up the vehicle and same issue was present of course, so I had it towed to a dealership and then was contacted by them that they could not do a diagnostic test until the battery was replaced because it was not starting, so I brought a battery and put it on in the place of my old one.I made sure that the vehicle was going to start before leaving and it did with no problem, so I turned it off and was contacted by the dealership saying that it was extensive damage, and car shield had to send out their own personal investigator and they refused to fix any issues and would not pay for diagnostic services or the $10,000 to cover the repairs due to unknown circumstances causing the fuse box next to battery to melt as well as damage to my wiring harness and the wiring harness for the alternator somehow. Now I have a vehicle that I paid for less than a year ago and a no good extended warranty paid for as well and a vehicle with less than 100000 miles that's useless.

- Bullsgap , TN, USA

problem #28

Mar 042024

Veloster

  • 128,220 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure, glow relay short circuit, and ABS failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,220.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #27

Aug 152023

Veloster

  • miles
I have issues with past recalls, but they are not showing up in this list. I had a Body Throttle recall and 5 minutes after it was fixed it broke down and then again a week after and a month after altogether until the body throttle had to be replaced. I had the knock sensor recall done and now it went off code P-1326 is showing with a check engine light and it only drives 62mph. I mean the engine is bad and may catch on fire, and need to be replaced. Yes, the dealer knows and is waiting for my car to be put on the engine replacement list, which has been over 4 months now. There is a lawsuit to change it but Hyundai is not doing it.

- Hermitage, TN, USA

problem #26

Jun 122023

Veloster

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to move. Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was fluttering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the repair parts were on backorder. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V132000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Imperial, CA, USA

problem #25

Oct 172022

Veloster

  • miles
The subframe/suspension has completely rotten away

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #24

May 242021

Veloster

  • miles
Car was taken to the dealership for two active recalls. The dealership began with 966 Engine Monitoring Logic Recall. An error code was received after the computer was updated during the Recall. The display panel now displays all gears as E, and now when the dealership drives it the car has a stall. The dealership states the transmission must be replaced. From my understanding it all is related to software. It is still with the dealership, Hyundai is refusing to cover this since the car is out of warranty. This defect is directly from the recall.

- Greenback, TN, USA

problem #23

Jan 052021

Veloster

  • 67,108 miles
. when I bought it it had 98,000 km on it. Still under warranty and I had all the recalls from a few years ago done to bring it all up to date. I religiously changed the oil, rotated tires, fluids updated, new battery, etc. In 6 years I have put 8000km on the car since I bought it and while driving home from my daughters a few weeks ago it kept popping out of fourth gear" this happened the one time and no lights came on? then last Thursday I went to my daughters house to help out with the unpacking and on the drive home my car got stuck in 3rd gear! I couldn't get it out of third gear until I once popped the clutch and out it came. Shifting went back to normal, for a while then I could not get it to go into any gear! I am on my way home in rush our traffic and the car will not go into any gear but seems to be stuck in 5th or 6th gear? by reving up the engine to about 4000 and letting the clutch out slowly while reving it would slowly start going and eventually it would be going ok stuck in whatever gear but there were traffic lights!! I had to pull over once and had the police pull in behind me. When I explained to her what was happening she said she understood her brother had the same problem" I was finally able to get it home in the scariest ride ever (through 2 red lights and a stop sign) and it was smoking and stinking! now I have a car with insurance ($1200 yr.) on it and 1.5 years left on the loan ($288) a month. 50% of my income goes to rent. I live cheque to cheque. My most important lifeline is my car and now I cannot afford to fix it and it won't drive. Is there not enough problems with this same thing on the same car and same year it should be a recall. 6,000km over the warranty and the transmission goes" I drove it 8000km in 6 years and the transmission goes" what kind of grace do you give on km over 100km warranties.

- Ottawa, CA, USA

problem #22

Feb 262021

Veloster

  • 154,000 miles
Hyundai/NHTSA has a recall for 2015-2016 Veloster 1.6 engines for connecting rod bearing failures, an issue that has been ongoing and known for years. The recall needs to be extended to 2011-2018 1.6L gdi motors used in Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which all have issues with rod bearing failures. The rod bearing is going out on my Veloster that I recently purchased and Hyundai will not honor recall for the motor in the vehicle for the same issue going on on all model years. I do have a video of the running engine with the rod bearing noise but it exceeds the file limit size. The link is the youtube video I uploaded. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=P0mphrsogh8&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=brianbundridge

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #21

Sep 042020

Veloster

  • 133,000 miles
It started with my stability control light coming on and staying on. Then I noticed when at a stop it felt like I was pressing the brakes at the same time I was stepping on the accelerator. Then when it was dark my neighbor noticed my brake lights were on. I researched these three problems that appeared within the same day, and found that the "brake light switch" is causing all three issues. Also, goings recalls for other models of Hyundai for this part but apparently not mine.

- Dundee, FL, USA

problem #20

Jun 152020

Veloster 4-cyl

  • miles
Was driving Veloster on highway with 2 yr old granddaughter in backseat when speedometer went it zero than transmission went to limp mode was really scared because a tractor trailer truck was behind at the time I call the Hyundai company to complain nothing has been resolved.

- Annville, PA, USA

problem #19

Apr 062019

Veloster

  • 90,000 miles
While parked, car starts hard then will not shift, despite the dash saying it's in drive. Have to shut off, wait, then restart. At stop signs, car will stall then not restart. Once restarted, car will not shift. Need to shut off then restart repeatedly until it shifts. While in motion going straight on the highway, car will act as if it's lost engine power and then stall completely. Again, car will not start, and once it starts it will not shift. Again repeat the turn on/off process until it shifts. Has happened more and more frequently but dealer cannot give me an answer. This car is very unsafe to me and others on the road with it's unpredictability.

- Seneca Falls, NY, USA

problem #18

Feb 262019

Veloster

  • 100,000 miles
Complete car fire. I was driving on the free way going between 70 and 75mph and I went to change lanes and when I looked back in the rearview mirror all I see is smoke so I pull off the freeway onto the shoulder and I see a flame from under the hood. So I pop the hood latch and I open it and there was a fire coming from the engine compartment. So I shut the hood and go and grab necessities out from the vehicle and wait for the fire department to show up and put out the car. Well when they showed up, they were not able to salvage any usable part of the vehicle. Again I was on the freeway/highway traveling between 70mph and 75 mph

- Barstow, CA, USA

problem #17

Jan 222015

Veloster

  • 32,276 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. While the vehicle was in park, the contact started the vehicle, but the gear did not shift into drive or reverse. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and, while proceeding to exit, the vehicle moved and pinned the contact under the door. The vehicle then rolled back over the contact and stopped approximately twenty feet without impact. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact called and took the vehicle to missoula Hyundai (406-549-5178, located at 2715 brooks St, missoula, mt 59801) where the technician kept the vehicle for ten days, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact picked up the vehicle and the failure recurred after three weeks. The contact recorded the failure and took the vehicle back to the same dealer. A diagnostic test was performed and it was diagnosed that a gear actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The contact was informed to sign an authorization for a case manager to have the vehicle evaluated. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,276.

- Hamiltonmt, MT, USA

problem #16

May 102018

Veloster

  • 115,000 miles
Car has began doing this often now. At 115K miles. Start the car, put it in drive, car won't move. Put it in reverse. Same issue. Have to turn the car off and on and repeat until it moves. Occasionally I'll stop at a stop sign and go to move after stopping and again, it won't move. Engine just revs. Have to repeat above until it moves. Replaced camshaft sensor and knock sensor. Didn't fix it. Now the car dies while in park and stalls between 15-2000 RPM. There are several forums with the same issues and no one has a solid answer. And no recall. Insane. Taking it to Hyundai and considering a lawsuit with my evidence and all the other forums and complaints.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #15

Jun 152015

Veloster

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs burned out often. Also, while idling at a stop, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically in intervals and the engine made a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact to the dealer. The failures were not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #14

Oct 152016

Veloster

  • 67,000 miles
Vehicle was traveling on highway when loss of power to the pedal occurred and drive symbols began flashing with loss of power in acceleration and slipping gears completely skipping 2,3, and 6 gear. Stopped vehicle and realized there was also no reverse. Had vehicle told to dealer and was told it was a computer glitch. Issue resolved itself. Started driving on highway again and issue returned. Took to different dealership and was told it was a transmission sensor switch which was not covered by warranty and cost at least 800$ to repair. But. There are several sites that occur with this issue on multiple vehicles.

- Townsend, GA, USA

problem #13

Aug 132016

Veloster

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Without warning, the gears failed to shift into drive and reverse. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was unable to be driven. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if a dealer may be able to inspect and diagnose the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #12

Jun 062016

Veloster

  • 11,949 miles
Vehicle was parked in driveway in ct for two days; would not reverse; just revved. Was pushed to street. Drove normally over 100 miles toward home in NJ via interstate highways. Drive gear then started to free-rev when starting from a stop on local highway; continued to slip; limited speed attainable; cars swerving around me. Unable to reverse at home; car had to be towed. Dealer had car for 2 1/2 days. Did physical examination, computer test, and a 45 mile road test. Said car "was perfect." Called it "an inconvenient computer glitch." "inconvenient?" it was terribly frightening!

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #11

Aug 252014

Veloster

  • 24,181 miles
My car has been having a "chugging" feeling around 20-40mph for a while almost like engine is not getting enough fuel. I was stopped at intersection and went to accelerate and car died as if I ran out of gas or went into "limp mode". it would not turn back on and after a few min. It did start only for the same thing to happen about a mile later. Took it to be looked at the following day they found some chewed wires fixed that. Thought the problem was fixed then about a month later I was driving between 70-75mph on highway suddenly speed rapidly decreased to 20mph was revving engine at over 4K RPM and car would not go over 20mph! after a few miles driving at 20mph speed kicked back in and got home safely. Went to drive it the following day and car went into "limp mode" while at stop light about to get on the highway started back up after a few min. Took it to dealership they found no error codes they drove it and could not figure out anything that was wrong. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle daily during rush hour on the highway! have found people with similar issues and same results which is nothing. Have looked up some possible causes maybe relating to the fuel pressure sensor, throttle position sensor, and/or the fuel rail pressure sensor based on Veloster forum but so far no solution to my problem and dealership wants me to continue driving it.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #10

May 212014

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 49,550 miles
For the 4th time, my 2012 Veloster literally shut off while being driven. It does not stall. It shuts off entirely. No electric. No power. No nothing. Luckily, this has only happened when doing under 15mph or stopped at a light. If this were to happen on a highway or at high speeds, it is quite certain that I would be in an accident as there would be no way to alert other motorists that my vehicle cannot be driven - there are no brake lights or anything when it shuts off. When it shuts off, it is in drive. It cannot be put back into park. I have to put it into neutral to restart it. It does restart without hesitation. I did take it to my local dealer once and they were not able to locate any problem. I have done research on this and see that Hyundai has the same kind of problems most often with their Santa Fe models. I have checked to see if there has been a recall for this issue from Hyundai, but so far they have not addressed this issue.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

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