10.0

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

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2016 Hyundai Veloster engine problems

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2016 Hyundai Veloster Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #82

Oct 102022

Veloster

  • 147,400 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the catalytic converter was replaced. On another occasion while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and shifted into neutral and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 147,400.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #81

May 312023

Veloster

  • 73,400 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for trade-in and the contact was informed that the dipstick was burned and that the engine was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,400.

- Blanchester, OH, USA

problem #80

Apr 112023

Veloster

  • miles
Driving on highway at night coming around curve my car was still on which electrical was okay but my car started gliding like it was in neutral and could not accelerate. My car engine cuts off on highway. I'm luckily, a lot of cars were not on the highway at the time, letting me use my steering wheel to mauver to side of the highway. I tried turning the car off and turning back on would not crack but lights would come on. I had to get a car towed to my house. Appointments book until first week of May so been without a car sense April 11th. I was made aware of the 2016 Hyundai Recall on premature connecting bearing rods vehicle that could lead to crashes because Veloster's are shutting down on the highway like mines did. I'm sending my car to dealership on May 2, 2023, to Thorton Rd Hyundai dealership to perform the steps the dealership recommended me to do to see if my car qualifies to get extended warranty to fix my engine. All complaints read on 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER 3C FWD | NHTSA reads to me that my car was underling and part of the effect it's just that I'm more fortune than others that my engine lasted longer due to the care that I gave to my car. I had no warning lights of this incident was near future going to happen to me. All warning lights presented itself when car shut down on highway while costing over to, emergency lane. I love my little bug and want my car to be fixed so we can joy ride again.

- Atl, GA, USA

problem #79

Feb 282023

Veloster

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I got an inspection on my car and was told to take it to dealership due to a recall The engine would sometimes stall while I was driving The last time I used it, it no longer turned on at all But a check engine light never turned on or anything of the sort The car hasn-??t been inspected by anyone

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #78

Sep 012022

Veloster

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine made knocking sounds, with a burning odor coming from the vehicle and the vehicle then stalled. The failure occurred intermittently and while idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle became inoperable. The contact had spoken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V7460000 (Engine) despite exhibiting the same failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Port Deposit, MD, USA

problem #77

Apr 272022

Veloster

  • miles
Late Spring 2021-?"notified of recall due to connecting rod/bearing issue. Hyundai dealer does engine inspection on 4/27/2021 & clears it. Also installed software update to monitor the problem. April 27, 2022-?"Car dies multiple times while driving on highway. Starts back up each time, but making clacking noise with Check engine & oil light on. Pulled over and had towed to mechanic. Couldn-??t get diagnostic code, but told based on the incident, believe the issue related to recall & told to take it to dealer. Had car towed to Hyundai. Ran simple diagnostic. Got no codes. Manager drives & says some hesitation not unusual with Veloster. Did not stall. Recommends fuel additive. Early May 2022-Check engine light comes on & stays. Check at Autozone, Firestone, & dealer-?" told only catalytic converter code & car is drivable. Oil light starts flickering intermittently about every two weeks. Start scheduling earlier oil changes. Continues to flicker. Start adding oil between changes. August/September 2022?-?"Receive Hyundai letter stating warranty extended on my engine due to connecting rod recall. Warranty now 15 years/150,000 miles. December 20, 2022-?"Check engine light starts flashing. December 27, 2022-?"Dealer says can-??t look at for 4 months, take to Firestone. Tech gets code 1326-returns no info in system but research & believe related to recall requiring Dealer fix. Connect with Dealer service & am able to get it looked at in a week. January 9, 2023-?"tech says excessive oil burnt at top of pistons & oil leaking into cylinders, due to internal seal failure. Recommend replacing engine, but not related to recall. Research finds recall due to faulty piston seals/oil leaks on 2019-2021 Velosters & plenty of complaints about oil seal problems & excessive oil burning problems with earlier Velosters as well. Car unsafe to drive on highway due to lagging acceleration & hesitation. 2/3/2023-?"call Hyundai America about safety concerns. 2/7/2023-?"Hyundai denies claim.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #76

Dec 312022

Veloster

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine overheated with no lights on the dash and the engine block cracked

- Georgetown , IN, USA

problem #75

Jan 232023

Veloster

  • miles
While driving down the highway the engine began to knock loudly. When the engine stalled. The vehicle stalled while traveling on a congested highway at a speed of approximately 70MPH. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road where I waited for a tow truck via AAA for 5 Hours. The vehicle was towed to an independent service center that diagnosed it with a worn rod bearing, which in turn is causing the knocking. The vehicle has been maintained and oil changed regularly. Vehicle is unusable in current state as it is at risk for complete engine failure and risk of fire. No warning lamps or messages were present at time of incident. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

- Tavares , FL, USA

problem #74

Oct 012022

Veloster

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced; and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The dealer replaced the catalytic converter but then informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The vehicle was not serviced under the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

- Poteet, TX, USA

problem #73

Dec 152022

Veloster

  • miles
I was driving my 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo when I started to hear a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. At this time I also noticed a decline in power and the check engine light came on. I made an appointment to bring the car to my local Hyundai dealership to have the car looked at. While en route to the dealership, the car suddenly made a loud bang and a profusion of smoke came out of the engine and engulfed the car, inside & out, making it impossible for not only me to see but also limited visibility for the person following me, which was extremely dangerous. I couldn't see or breathe and had to rapidly exit the car on the side of a busy road with no shoulder. The engine completely failed and the car was not drivable. I had the car towed to the Hyundai dealership where they told me the engine had seized and needed to be completely replaced. Although my VIN is not yet included in engine recall 20V746000, my car has the 1.6 liter GDI Gamma engine included in that recall. In addition, the exact chain of events that I experienced have been described by others whose cars are included in the recall which describes connecting rod bearings inside the engine wearing prematurely (creating a knocking sound and reduced engine power), causing engine damage. I am requesting an investigation into this incident as I feel that my car should be included in the recall. It was a very dangerous incident and I don't want others to needlessly experience this same problem, possibly with more harmful consequences.

- Larkspur, CO, USA

problem #72

Oct 012022

Veloster 4-cyl

  • 109,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that an abnormal rumbling noise was coming from the vehicle at start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle was also taken to AutoNation Hyundai Hilton Head (255 Drivers Way Suite B, Hardeeville, SC 29927) where a temporary repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #71

May 182022

Veloster

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the engine misfired and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #70

Jul 052022

Veloster

  • miles
Oil pressure light began coming on around 7/1/2022. By 7/5/2022 car would accelerate past 40mph unless put into manual drive. Dealership pulled camshaft codes but said they couldn't find the code in manual for car. Now estimated $800 for repairs with airbag light also

- Strasburg, CO, USA

problem #69

Sep 012022

Veloster 4-cyl

  • miles
2016 hyunday Veloster. Consumer writes in regard to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed for a recall repair. The vehicle was found to need the repair, but the consumer was on a time constraint. It was advised the vehicle was unsafe to drive and should await the recall repair. The vehicle had not experienced any failures. The consumer was due to move to a new state sooner than the vehicle could be repaired. After the recall repair, the vehicle began malfunctioning. The consumer stated the vehicle was slow to accelerate.

- Babylon, NY, USA

problem #68

Aug 202022

Veloster

  • miles
Unknown Vehicle stalls and misfires

- Mccomb, MS, USA

problem #67

Apr 282022

Veloster

  • 185,613 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact added an additional 4 quarts of oil. The contact stated that the connecting rod bearing had failed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 185,613.

- Vale, NC, USA

problem #66

Jul 122022

Veloster

  • miles
Me and my who is currently pregnant was driving at a highway running 40mph when my car suddenly stalled. The engine died and my car is like on neutral. Thank god i was able to maneuver it to the sidelane and no one was injured. There were no warning lights whatsoever. I had to call a tow truck to bring it to my house. And since im very scared to use it again. And up to now the car is still not working, i wonder if its the engine or the alternator that caused the engine to die.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #65

Jun 272022

Veloster

  • miles
I took my car to a dealer called Lee Johns in Everett WA for 2 recalls, but they told me I had problems with my catalytic converter and they replaced it under warranty at no cost to me. After 2 days they gave me the car and it did not work more than 2 hours and the engine light started blinking and from one moment to another it reduced the speed to 20 miles per hour. I called the dealer and they told me to take them, but to this day they only replied that the car warranty would only cover 55% for the replacement of the damaged engine. They gave me the defective car after they changed the catalyst and I gave them a working car that now doesn't work and they only tell me that I have to pay 4000usd so that they can repair it and they haven't given me any report of the engine revision because It failed, after they changed the catalyst, only telling me that I should pay and then make a claim or sue the manufacturer. I delivered my car to them on June 27 and to date they have it in their possession, leaving me unable to move and me having to assume the costs of renting and paying friends to pass their cars to me. I hope they can see my case since they wrecked my car.

- Millcreek, WA, USA

problem #64

Jun 172022

Veloster

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she heard an abnormal loud knocking sound coming from the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing had failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #63

Jun 112022

Veloster

  • miles
The dealership refuse to do the recall on my vehicle just because my vehicle needs a new battery and want me to get a new battery to get the recall done. They don-??t want to use a battery from their shop and then put my old battery back.

- Clarksville, DE, USA

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