10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,217 miles

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problem #42

May 042021

Veloster

  • miles
Nothing has happened yet, my VIN was just associated with the recall and I want to get it checked

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #41

Apr 252021

Veloster

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine). The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who had replaced the engine previously due to an oil change that was serviced incorrectly. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was over the 12,000 mils warranty coverage for the engine. The vehicle was then towed to automax Hyundai (3221 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76543) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle showed the symptoms of the recall however, since the original engine had been replaced, the manufacturer would not honor the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #40

Dec 042020

Veloster

  • 78,687 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to holler Honda (225 N semoran blvd, winter park, fl 32792, (407) 681-1234) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine). The contact stated that three days after the vehicle was repaired, while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact stated that an appointment was not yet rescheduled to inspect the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the dealer was unable to properly remedy the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 78,687.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #39

Apr 202021

Veloster

  • 105,000 miles
While driving 60 miles an hour on the interstate heading to work I begin to hear a knocking from my engine. I put my flashers on and begin to slow down because I begin to smell smoke. I was able to navigate into the nearest gas station and turn the car off. When I tried to restart the car it would not turn over. I checked the oil just to make sure because of the smell and the oil was depleted. I put three layers of oil into my car so I could get it started enough to get it to the express oil change nearby. I dropped my car off there and they performed a diagnostic test where they informed me that the engine had failed. I made a service appointment with my dealer who finally contacted me back today saying they would take a look at the car and let me know if it was part of the recall. I was never notified by Hyundai or my dealership that my engine was recalled. I currently am without a car and was told that a service vehicle may be provided if it's deemed that my engine failed due to the recalled issue. I have already spent $200 in uber rides.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #38

Apr 092021

Veloster

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle stalled. Herrnstein Hyundai, Inc. (2827 river rd, chillicothe, oh 45601) was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the bearings were faulty and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine). The failure mileage was 146,000.

- Washington Court House, OH, USA

problem #37

Mar 092021

Veloster

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sheehy Hyundai of waldorf (2910 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601) where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and agreed to pay half the expense to replace the engine. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Brandywine, MD, USA

problem #36

Feb 112021

Veloster

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to koons woodbridge Hyundai (1880 opitz blvd, woodbridge, va 22191) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at 10 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to koons woodbridge Hyundai (1880 opitz blvd, woodbridge, va 22191) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #35

Mar 212021

Veloster

  • 27,000 miles
Was on a 10 hr round trip drive, engine light flashed, stayed on then flashed again and continued to do this, then went into limp mode.was on the highway. Had car taken to nearest shop and the engine has to be replaced do to a cracked block.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #34

Jan 012021

Veloster

  • miles
The rod bearings are worn prematurely creating loud knocking noises and wear on my engine that can result from immediate engine failure.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #33

Mar 012021

Veloster

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who replaced the engine coils, spark plugs, and fuel injectors however, the failure recurred. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number 20V746000 (engine). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #32

Jan 012021

Veloster

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine). The contact contacted # 1 cochran Hyundai (4520 william penn hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (412) 516-3653) and was informed that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no remedy yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #31

Dec 012020

Veloster

  • 0 miles
The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called crain Hyundai of fort smith (3600 S zero St, fort smith, ar 72908, (479)668-0076) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Talihina, OK, USA

problem #30

Mar 082021

Veloster

  • miles
Currently waiting on a remedy for this vehicle, the recall was issued on Dec 1, 2020, still no remedy available nor any help or information from any of the dealerships around me. The service department wasn't even aware of the recall.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #29

Feb 042021

Veloster

  • 69,000 miles
The problem started with a ticking noise. I changed the oil hoping that this would resolve the issue but nothing changed. So, on the way home from running errands I hit the gas and the car made a bunch of loud noises and then stalled. It also began leaking oil. I removed the panel from underneath to see what happened and saw a bunch of aluminum fragments all over the panel.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #28

Jan 222021

Veloster

  • miles
My vehicle has been recalled and they do not have a 'remedy' for it. I am stuck with a car that can not be fixed by the dealership.

- Glendal, AZ, USA

problem #27

Dec 012020

Veloster

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to allen samuels of jackson (1623 us-45 byp, jackson, tn 38305, (731) 664-8500) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #26

Feb 092021

Veloster

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Medlin Hyundai (1800 N. wesleyan blvd, rocky mount, nc 27804, (252) 985-2601) was contacted by phone and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Enfield, NC, USA

problem #25

Feb 032021

Veloster

  • miles
Engine knocking. Sounds louder every year. Progressively worse over 2 year now. Vehicle has approximately 30,000 miles on it. Knocks hard especially when idling. Knocks, rattles, hisses. Makes so much noise have to turn vehicle off when idling. Worried for my safety while on the road. Is my vehicle included in the engine rod bearing recalls. My issues match perfectly to an unofficial notice I received. Please help me out. I have video of the sound. Video file large. Can't upload.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #24

Feb 012021

Veloster

  • 85,000 miles
Driving the vehicle just fine. Check engine light comes on gives code P0014 (camshaft position sensor) take it to shop run diagnostic. Rod bearings damaged on cylinders 3&4

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #23

Jul 012019

Veloster

  • 28,300 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to larry H. miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram bountiful (755 N 500 w, West bountiful, ut 84010) and larry H. miller southwest Hyundai albuquerque (8800 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87112) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,300.

- Rio Communities, NM, USA

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