2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,556 miles

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problem #3

Mar 272019

Veloster

  • 88,000 miles
My car is having issues describing what is happening in the recall, the engine is louder than when I go out it sounds like you're knocking noise and I just got it in September. I need to speak with somebody about this since it's not listed on the recall

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 282018

Veloster

  • 84,000 miles
My daughters car which we bought 2 years ago, with about 41.000 miles on it. This problem has been going on for the last 9 months. It starts and runs. But when you put it in gear will run while taking off. Then all of sudden chugg or dies or no power, starts right back up and does it again. It will do this evening slowing down or at a light to stop.it does this several times and will run rough.then comes out of it and runs ok or takes 10 mins to start.then when you start it you have to hold accelerator to the floor. No codes goes into limp mode.just spent $1000.oo for engine mechanical fuel pump 3 months ago.no codes.dealership can't find anything wrong, after driving it 3 times. Then as soon as we leave the dealership it runs rough again. Of course they closed after we left.replaced couple other engine parts for same problem prior to this. I guess there is no one that works on cars without just using a computer only. You would think Hyundai would do something about this !!! I can work on older cars no problem. This is becoming a lemon law car in my opinion.!!! you would think our government would do something about this. This is and accident waiting to happen on the road to someone.

- Crawfordsville, IN, USA

problem #1

Jun 012012

Veloster

  • 6,667 miles
Vehicle had strong smell of fuel inside the vehicle. No visible leaks under the vehicle. Called the henderson Hyundai service department and was told that I need to leave the A/C controls on re-circulate to minimize the condition. The fumes were overwhelming, close to home so drove it home with all windows open to vent the smell. Called roadside assistance and had vehicle towed to dealership for repairs. Picked up vehicle next day and the dealer did nothing, said this was normal, and to run the re-circulate as told before. Spoke with service manager at henderson Hyundai who gave me a two page document that stated " several factors must be present at the same time in order for this to occur. Some examples of these conditions are, high ambient temperature (100F +), high altitude, poor fuel quality, low fuel level in the gas tank, extended idling, slow traffic or stop and go driving. Fuel odor under these extreme conditions is normal and does not indicate a defect with the vehicle" I then stated that they should inform the buyer prior to purchase, as all of these conditions exist in the las vegas area for 4 months of the year. I also brought up the possibility of the car having the A/C on while in an extended idle situation, and the operator not knowing this, then getting in the car and lighting a cigarette without being aware of the issue, and possibly causing a fire, the service manager said that yes, that could happen. I have the complete two page document from Hyundai if you would like a copy of what I was given, as most of the extreme conditions noted are a daily occurrence during the summer months in las vegas, I cannot believe that they would even sell this vehicle. I was also told that this is because the charcoal cannister on the emission system cannot handle the amount of vapor produced. I also suggested routing the vent to another location.

- Henderson, NV, USA