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 3 of 6)

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problem #62

Feb 012022

Veloster

  • 117,500 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 she had initially received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and found no damage related to the recall, the recall was then removed and the vehicle returned to the contact. Recently, the contact stated that on two separate occasions, once while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified and provided a diagnostic fee for an inspection. The contact then took the vehicle to Hyundai of Yakima (3204 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902) where they confirmed that the connecting rod bearing was defective which was linked to the recall. The manufacturer was notified by the dealer and the manufacturer denied the claim submitted to have the vehicle serviced under the prior recall. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,500.

- Ellensburg, WA, USA

problem #61

Jan 092022

Veloster

  • 59,270 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated his daughter was driving and was at a stoplight. The driver was making a right turn when the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle stalled lost power. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and slowly pulled the vehicle into a parking lot and parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had to pick up the vehicle the next day and have it towed to their residence and then towed to an independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle and failure was related to an internal issue with the engine making abnormal noise. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as related to the catalytic converter and damage to the engine where it would need to be replaced. The dealer also inform the contact the failure could be related to an NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (engine), however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,270.

- Eastvale, CA, USA

problem #60

Feb 132022

Veloster

  • miles
Cruising on freeway ~70 mph when car starts slowing due to lack of power- for unknown reason car went into "limp mode", with turbo boost pressure and power cut off, barely enough power to keep car at 60 mph in order to make it to freeway exit to pull off. This could have caused serious collision. Turned off car, let it sit 1 min, turned it back on, and problem seemed to go away. No Check Engine Light, no OBD2 codes. Limp mode sometimes occur during harsh shifts but releasing throttle and reengaging usually fixes it but this time needed to shut off the car. Has been reported to dealer but they can't reproduce consistently and no CEL/codes so they won't try to find a fix. But losing power for no apparent reason on freeway definitely dangerous situation.

- South San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #59

Apr 142021

Veloster

  • 58,900 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 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) and the dealer-installed a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System; however, while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Then, the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who diagnosed that the transmission was in great condition; however, the engine was not communicating with the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who completed a transmission relearn; however, the vehicle was sluggish while accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the engine oil, the engine was knocking loudly, and there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust. The dealer reset the Knock Sensor Detection System software. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the vehicle would not exceed 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer - Hyundai of Yuma (1125 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365) who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The second dealer sent a diagnostic report to the manufacturer and requested a new engine; however, the manufacturer denied the request due to the vehicle having a salvage title. The contact stated that only the rear end of the vehicle was reconstructed as the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,900.

- El Centro, CA, USA

problem #58

Dec 242021

Veloster

  • miles
Engine has a very noticeable engine ticking just like every other 1.6 included in the Hyundai recall yet my engine isn-??t included in the recall. How can my 2016 have the same issue yet not require a recall notice

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #57

Sep 302021

Veloster

  • miles
Engine knocking loudly on cold start indicating possible rod bearing wear addressed on nhtsa safety recall number 20v746000. Car was taken to hyundai dealer for recall engine inspection and given clean bill of health and removed from recall listing. Vehicle was at the dealership for less than an hour which is not enough time to do the necessary inspection for rod bearing wear. Knock sensor software was updated, but knock sensors are designed to detect piston clatter or knock, known as preignition. Knock sensors do not and cannot detect engine noise from worn rod bearings. The inspection method obviously did not include any actual mechanical measurement for bearing runout to determine actual wear, but instead was based on what the tech could hear and his personal determination or that of his superior. I contend my car is still at risk for early engine failure as outlined in the safety recall and should be reinstated for a proper inspection.

- Eufaula, OK, USA

problem #56

Sep 132021

Veloster

  • miles

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

While I was driving down the road I suddenly heard a rod knock coming from the engine. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. I was fortunate that I am aware of this known problem and can recognize the symptoms. An oil warning like appeared after the sound of the rod knock and just before I turned the engine off. I was on a local highway at the time and knew that the rod knock would likely result in an engine fire if I did not turn it off immediately. I checked the oil on the car and found that it was suddenly very low, which came as a surprise because I had just checked the oil a couple days before. I have since read that a common symptom associated with the Hyundai engine problems is sudden excessive oil consumption. After contacting Hyundai and insisting that this is a known problem with the 2016 Veloster Turbo they inspected the engine and confirmed the rod bearing was worn and the rod was knocking. They refused to acknowledge that ANY 2016 Velosters had been recalled for engine problems and refused to discuss it further. Since my car was still under warranty, the most they would agree to was partially covering the repair under warranty because I had modified the air intake on the car. To exacerbate the scenario, it took over 3 months for the local dealership to complete the repairs which were completed in just a few hours.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

problem #55

Jan 092018

Veloster

  • miles
My driveway has a slight incline to get out of and every morning when I start to leave the car will start to jerk- like it isn't gong into gear and i have to back off the gas pedal to stop it. It is hard to describe. But it definitely should not be making that sound. Yes I can take if for inspection. When I am at a stop light or just stopped and whenever I turn the car wants to hesitate and sometimes jerks me. Transmission issue here I believe. About got hit on several times because of the engine not performing when I press the gas. When I drive on the highway for 2-4 hrs, when I get off and stop the car is like it is still on the highway. Meaning when I push on the throttle it takes off. As far as I know, when I take my car to Hyundai for oil changes and maintenance work they haven't inspected my car. Ever since I purchased the car- it has never ran right. Something for sure is wrong with the motor- When I need the turbo to work- it kicks in around 40 mile an hr- not when I put on the gas. The car just runs terrible. There is also a horrible blind spot on both sides where the mirrors are. Horrible.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #54

Oct 082021

Veloster

  • miles
Has the issue with engine already involved in a recall but doesn't include this 2016 Veloster. We've never received a single recall or bulletin for this vehicle.

- Rockingham, VA, USA

problem #53

Oct 022021

Veloster

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at 60 - 70 mph, clicking noises were heard then the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact inspected under the hood and saw oil was coming back out of the oil reservoir. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact the next available appointment would be for November 9, 2021. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #52

Sep 232021

Veloster

  • miles

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

I was driving, heard a big thunk then everything went dead. No brakes no engine control. After removing the bottom cover it appears that something broke and burst the engine bottom.block.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #51

Sep 252021

Veloster

  • miles
It is making a banging noise in the engine as if it was starting to throw a rod or bearings in the engine of this make of car. There is a recall but my VIN is not included but from what i have read on this recall sounds exactly the same as my car is doing and sounding now,

- Proctorville, OH, USA

problem #50

Jan 052021

Veloster

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle would not exceed 40-45 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and the vehicle would make abnormal sounds while switching gears. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated once while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ansonia, CT, USA

problem #49

Aug 102021

Veloster

  • miles
My vehicle-??s check engine light is on, low oil pressure light is on, the engine is knocking, it-??s overheating, stalling, and loss of power and acceleration. I have almost gotten hit by other vehicles multiple times because the vehicle has stalled or won-??t accelerate. This has happened on the interstate and when pulling out into traffic. I have tried for days to an appointment at multiple Hyundai locations near me to get it fixed because it has all the symptoms that the recall says to look for. I called 5 dealerships and there are no appointments available. The earliest one is a week away. Customer care is no help at all. They basically told me to figure it out on my own. I am a single mother of 2 and now I have no transportation because of their faulty engine and they are doing nothing to help fix it. What if I get hit because my engine stalls and my kids are in the car with me" What if my engine catches fire because of this? I get shut down by every dealership and they won-??t even offer a loaner or rental in place of driving the death trap they sold me until they can fix it. What can I do?"

- Conyers , GA, USA

problem #48

Jul 182021

Veloster

  • miles
I took my 2016 Veloster in because my car was included in the rod bearing shavings possibly going back into engine and cause fire. I have since taken my car proven they didn-??t pull the filters out or the oil pan to look for shavings as it-??s should be check that way to ensure no findings of metal In oil. My car was in their service for over 28 hours without it being looked at. I called and somehow 15 minutes later the car is done and come get it and nothing is wrong ! I call BS my car is still a safety problem. I still have the bogging of the engine and times I press gas and car won-??t move. My family owns a collision shop grew up around cars still am and there is no way you can plug a computer into the module and it show you metal shavings. Can only be done by removing filter cutting it open and pulling the oil pan. I asked to see it and the refused ! I am not happy with my car and how it cannot drive normal and it-??s a serious safety concern. I want my engine replaced as the recall states or replace my entire car I-??m filing a law suit against Hyundai and their lack Of concern or lying and not properly handling such a Serious recall. Till you pull my engine and prove to me there is zero unwanted metal in my engine I will continue to contact news shows the news papers and motor trend. I refuse to be treated like I-??m an idiot when I had questions and asked them about the pan being pulled and filter removed they said we only need to connect it to the computer. That-??s a lie you cannot get metal settlement from a computer !! I have now had 2 other mechanics look at it and they will testify my engine needs to be pulled out replaced and or get me into a safe car or the lawsuit will only cost Hyundai

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #47

Nov 162020

Veloster

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and check the oil and noticed the oil was low. The driver placed oil in the vehicle to continue to drive to their residence. After few days the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have an oil change done on the vehicle but the failure persisted several times. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 20V746000 (Engine) which took their vehicle to a local dealer to have the vehicle inspected due to the contact concerns that the failure on the vehicle was related to the recall. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated the vehicle was fine but they did not place the Knock sensor detection system software on the vehicle as part of the recall repair remedy. After a few weeks, the contact was driving back to the residence when they heard a knocking noise coming from their vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power, and stalled in front of their residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- North Ridge, CA, USA

problem #46

Jan 012021

Veloster

  • miles
I have a recall on my 2016 Veloster Nav And Hyundai hasn-??t fix it, I drive my car everyday to go to work and i feel that my car is going to die soon, it-??s feels unsafe, I would like to fix my car and I have call the dealership and they haven-??t say anything about this just to wait, I can-??t wait my car is my toll to go work

- Louisville , KY, USA

problem #45

May 112021

Veloster

  • miles
Engine has a knock to it, and only drove it for about 5 month's

- South Charleston , WV, USA

problem #44

Jan 012021

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 not yet available. A dealer was not contacted. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #43

Feb 102021

Veloster

  • 77,800 miles
On approximately 02/10/21 a loud knocking noise started while driving, vehicle was towed to Hyundai dealership and a claim was sent to warranty services, teck acknowledged rod knock, oil quality good and oil level ok. Almost 3 months later nothing has been done, Hyundai does not want to fix vehicle, even with known engine issues

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

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