10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,010 miles

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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

problem #22

Jan 292021

Veloster

  • 27,777 miles
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 seems to not be able to be fixed. This is very dangerous, and could cause a major accident or death.

- Moline, IL, USA

problem #21

Jan 152021

Veloster

  • 102,168 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the engine causing the vehicle to stall. The contact stated the oil level and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to red mccombs Hyundai northwest (3663 w interstate 10 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78249 (210) 944-4582) where the contact was advised the contact to drive the vehicle for an additional 1,000 miles before rechecking the oil level. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,168.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #20

Jan 292021

Veloster

  • miles
Leaking!! very dangerously

- Donna, TX, USA

problem #19

Jan 152021

Veloster

  • 81,500 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle on the side of the roadway and then had it towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to temecula Hyundai (27430 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591, (951)699-6807) 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 not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 81,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 192021

Veloster

  • miles
Car making a lot of sound when turning off and on it's coming from the engine also stalled while driving. Was told there's a recall but still nothing done about it scared tk drive my own car that I pay for.

- Catlin, IL, USA

problem #17

Dec 012020

Veloster

  • miles
Please refer to recall number 198 for a 2016 Hyundai Veloster, I am unable to sell my car because of the recall.

- Seal Harbor, ME, USA

problem #16

Nov 152020

Veloster

  • miles
It's making a lot of noise, when I turn my car on, when I turn it off and even when I'm driving it, it the sound it's coming from the engine, I got my car in a dealership 1month ago and it has 34,516 miles

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #15

Nov 132020

Veloster

  • 104,886 miles
I was driving the car when it started smoking and then shut off while I was driving straight down highway 195 in Texas. The car was towed to europe services in killeen, tx and we were told that the engine is blown out. We are unable to find a new engine anywhere. I looked online and saw that the year, make and model of my car had a recall with premature engine issues.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #14

Apr 222020

Veloster

  • miles
Is burning to much oil and mostly times smoke my car just have 110,543 miles...

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #13

Nov 182020

Veloster

  • 2 miles
Engine stalls automatic transmission shudders shifting from 2nd to 3rd

- Portland, OH, USA

problem #12

Sep 032020

Veloster

  • 106,000 miles
The contact 's son owned a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact purchased the vehicle used on 06/02/20. A month later the vehicle stalled, while the contact's son was driving home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (maus Nissan of crystal river 937 S suncoast blvd, homosassa, fl 34448 (352) 592-6287). They found three codes that had to do with the catalytic converter, the fuel injector, and the coils. The vehicle was towed home and the contact's son attempted to fix the vehicle on his own. He applied a fuel injector cleaner and catalytic converter cleaner and the vehicle operated with no problems. The issues occurred again on 09/03/20 when the vehicle started to smoke while travelling at 30 mph. The vehicle was pulled over and the son opened the hood. Smoke came out and then flames burst from the engine. The vehicle was soon engulfed and the entire front of the vehicle was burned down. The flames were put out by the fire department. A police report and a fire report were filed. There were no injuries that required Transport by an ambulance. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company and the wreckage was towed away. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #11

Aug 202019

Veloster

  • 0 miles
Veloster Hyundai's 7-speed dct contains a design defect in the transmission control module (tcm) that causes, among other problems, failure to shift, stalling, delayed acceleration, or loss of power. 'these conditions are hazardous because they severely affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle during normal driving conditions and prevent drivers from accelerating to maintain safe speeds in traffic, '

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #10

Sep 032019

Veloster

  • 29,000 miles
Previous complaint # NHTSA for this issue is 11254423.

- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA

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