2012 Hyundai Veloster: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Engine · IL

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 37 - 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle made knocking sounds. Additionally, while parking the vehicle, there was a fuel odor and smoke coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mobile independent mechanic, who determined that the vehicle needed an oil change and that there was engine failure with the vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unknown recall repair. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The reverse and drive gears were inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the transmission was inoperable, the starter, the engine light were blinking, and the vehicle was slow to move. There was smoke coming from the vehicle. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Brakes · NE

Our teen daughter drives a 2012 Veloster that has an OPEN recall that Hyundai has no solution or fix for. Today, her car started to have a burning smell inside the vehicle that is linked to this issue. Hyundai needs to fix this NOW or buy this car back from us immediately. This is recall 23V651000. I need a car that works and is not a safety hazard!

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 98,000 miles · FL

The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle jerked, lurched forward, and there was smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that her daughter would pull to the side of the roadway for a moment, then would continue driving; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the motor mounts, the spark plugs, camshaft sensor, and the fuel injectors were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that she noticed a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, on several occasions. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics; however, the source of the oil leak could not be determined. An independent mechanic replaced the catalytic converter; however, the failure recurred. The MIL warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine was misfiring and was experiencing an internal failure. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be taken apart for further diagnostic testing and was charged a fee. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · TN

I have issues with past recalls, but they are not showing up in this list. I had a Body Throttle recall and 5 minutes after it was fixed it broke down and then again a week after and a month after altogether until the body throttle had to be replaced. I had the knock sensor recall done and now it went off code P-1326 is showing with a check engine light and it only drives 62mph. I mean the engine is bad and may catch on fire, and need to be replaced. Yes, the dealer knows and is waiting for my car to be put on the engine replacement list, which has been over 4 months now. There is a lawsuit to change it but Hyundai is not doing it.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Engine · 200,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while her son was driving the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the residence and an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2022 · CA

Air conditioning connecter/wire I burnt/burning making me feel uneasy and have a fear of vehicle catching on fire There were no warning lights or messages that notified. Found out by smell of burning plastic Hyundai dealership inspected but did not think it was a huge issue and notified me to just keep caution of burning smell (?)

Filed Feb 20, 2021 · Engine · 124,000 miles · FL

While driving, the engine made clicking noises and all of a sudden the car just died. Also, when I tried starting the vehicle smoke came out of the engine. I was advised by a mechanic that the rod bearings needs to be replaced. Currently, there is a recall in regards to the rod bearings but only for 2015 and 2016.

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Engine · 190,000 miles · MD · fire

I heard something drop and then the car started smoking. I pulled to the side of the highway, turned off the car, and went to open the hood, but saw flames. The entire front half was engulfed in flames. A couple years ago I had to get an engine replacement due to oil over consumption. The same issues started happening again and the dealership was not helpful with getting the situation figured out.

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Engine · 83,121 miles · CA · fire

On friday, 1/31/19, my son as driving home from work and his check engine light and oil indicator light went on. He took the car (my12 hyundai veloster) to pep boys for service the following morning, sat. 2/1/20, and described what happened. They inspected the car and advised the oil seemed to be burning faster than normal, but did an oil change. They advised if the warning lights came on again, to take it to hyundai. They also advised we would need to bring the car in for oil changes approx. Every 3k miles, rather than 5-7k miles. No concern was communicated to keep driving the car. The next day, sunday, 2/2/20, he was entering the 605 fwy (south) at firestone blvd in norwalk, ca and he heard a rattling in the engine, then saw black smoke coming from the engine. He pulled the car over on the shoulder, then saw flames coming from the engine. He exited the vehicle safely and called 911. The car became engulfed in blames and was totaled. The fire dept put out the fire. The chp officer pointed out the trail of oil on the shoulder where my son had driven and pulled over. Upon doing some internet research after the fire, we saw that my13 hyundai velosters had a recall for an issue that could lead to engine fires. We have had all regular service done on the car at pep boys and had not had any prior engine issues.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 144,504 miles · OH · fire

The car started to rattle and started to not be able to accelerate. I pulled the car to the side of a semi busy road and let it sit for a moment while turned off and then after 30 seconds turned the car back on. I started to drive the car and turned down a residential road (rothrock circle copley, oh) and that is when things got really bad.the car was in motion and started to act even stranger. It had issues accelerating again and then while driving down the road the lunged forward and then white smoke and flames came from under the cars front end. I jumped out of the car after turning it off, grabbed my personal items and ran off incase of an explosion. I called 911instantly and while on the phone with copley police my car was engulfed in flames. Firefighters came out and started to extinguish the flames but it was too late and the whole front of the car was melted, burned, and destroyed.

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NC

While in motion on a city street, the car suddenly made a loud noice, smoke came out of the engine and all the trouble lights came on. The car stopped and oil was everywhere. There was no warning. The engine seized and is now worthless. It only had 97,000 miles on it. The car had to be towed and needs a new engine. Over 1.2 million kia and hyundai models were recalled because of this happening with low mileage but veloster was not included. It should have been!! Hyundai refuses to take responsibility for it.