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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 35,217 miles
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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
Leaking!! very dangerously
- Donna, TX, USA
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
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
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
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
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
Is burning to much oil and mostly times smoke my car just have 110,543 miles...
- New Castle, DE, USA
Engine stalls automatic transmission shudders shifting from 2nd to 3rd
- Portland, OH, USA
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
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
Previous complaint # NHTSA for this issue is 11254423.
- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
The vehicle has been in and out of the shop for the last year. The car has significant vibration when turning on my ac and lights. The gas mileage has dropped from 30mpg to 17 mpg. The car lunges forward when taking of and starting. I was involved in a collision where the issues partially caused me to rear end someone. The car was totaled. In the vehicle inspection the insurance company found the frame twisted. The accident was a low speed collision where no one was injured other then myself and the vehicle in front of me a late 90's early 20's Lexus car red in color had little damage. Hyundai is unwilling to help me with the issues prior to the accident. The air bag deployed and I was tseen and reated for chemical burn from the airbag
- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
So when leaving from a complete stop in drive letting off the brake petal, and letting the vehicle start rolling itself in drive will start vibrating and making clunking metal noises. Will keep doing it unless I either do two of the following things step on the accelerator petal, or push on the breaks and come to a complete stop. And when the vehicles front wheels are turned when taking off from a stop it's 2 times worse. It does it about 2-3 times daily. I've taken it to Hyundai dealership to fix under the warranty and they claim that everything is normal. Don't understand how this is possible tho because of the persistent problem I keep facing. Please maybe look into this as something send not right.
- Chico, CA, USA
While driving home from work, car stalled and would not go over 5 mph. Had vehicle towed to dealership where they diagnosed a failed catalytic converter (19,038 miles). Unit was replaced under warranty. Recently, same exact problem happened again. Driving home from work, stalled, had vehicle towed. Dealership says failed catalytic converter led to lower engine failure. Reported unit under warranty, but would be over a month to get a short block for replacement. After reading about other models with excessive exhaust temps causing failures, I am concerned that this problem is going to reoccur. I have never heard of catalytic converters failing on new cars and certainly not twice with under 30,000 miles on the vehicle. Second failure happened Saturday Feb 16, 2019. Car is still at the dealership.
- Bloomington, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While reversing into the driveway, the vehicle shook and there was an unknown abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. In addition, the front driver's side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 23,784.
- Houston, TX, USA
When accelerating from a stop the car hesitates, then jumps forward, that hesitates again before accelerating normally. This is the usual behavior when accelerating from a stop, whether accelerating rapidly or smoothly. The behavior has always been present since the car was new. The dealer claims it is normal behavior but it is a behavior I've never experienced other cars.
- San Francisco, CA, USA
When the car is stopped at a light or in traffic with the foot on the break when you release your foot off the break the car lurches forward - must be something with the new dual clutch 7-speed transmission. Please Hyundai fix this before someone gets hurt or killed
- X, AZ, USA
Car sometimes accelerates by itself even when off the gas and on the brakes. Lunges in stop and go traffic. Passing gear sometimes revs up to 6500rpm's but stays in the current speed. Sometimes car stays at a certain RPM even if not on the gas and wont slow down. Bad lag and terrible dead spots in acceleration. I feel like transmission is not communicating well with control module and gas pedal position sensor is way off the mark. Car has put me in life threatening situations but Hyundai service says they cant reproduce the problem but only drove it 7 miles. I bought car brand new and just turned 5800 miles but has been back for this problem 4 times now.
- Utica, OH, USA
- Moline, IL, USA