2012 Hyundai Veloster: engine failure

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 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 Jul 28, 2021 · Engine · VA

Started with knocking and ticking noise then failure to accelerate. Engine failed due to unknown reasons. Have been confirmed by car mechanic licensed and insured

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 Dec 10, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 157,000 miles · AZ

The engine failed does not start and there is a lot of smoke

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

I was losing oil without an obvious oil leak. The psi in the 3rd cylinder was 90 and when spark plugs were replaced the new ones were covered in oil. I was told I needed a new engine. I contacted hyundai and they told me to take it to a certified hyundai mechanic and have them diagnose it and submit a repair assistance request as I was the second owner and the car is 8 years old with 80,000 miles. It cost $700 for the diagnostic and I was told I needed a new engine. Hyundai denied the repair assistance request and I had to pay $700 for the diagnostic. Neither the repair shop or hyundai thought to tell me that I should do an oil consumption test because doing so would have likely made hyundai responsible like many of the other engine recalls they are dealing with. I have since had to replace the engine myself.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Wheels · 89,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front wheels seized and the electronic stability control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to titus-will hyundai (888‑287‑9396, located at 2255 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502), but no failure was found. The contact called the manufacturer and the contact was placed on a five day waiting list. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was not provided.

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Engine · 82,000 miles · NC

I have owned car for 8 months (purchased used from dealership) engine knocking. Engine seized up yesterday. No engine warning light. Engine is completely done. Was driving down the road yesterday heard loud knocking and car died. Had to have towed.

Filed Jun 24, 2017 · Engine · FL

I purchased this car 3/2012 dec 2013 my car had to be taken in for the rear brake calipers , sunroof and the check engine light was on, took it in to kendall hyundai, car was ok but had low power. Feb 2016 car had to go back in my trunk lock would not release. Oct 2016, engine had a loud knocking sound after oil change & service at the same dealership, I had to have an engine change, check engine light never goes off. As recent as may 26, 2017 my car failed , oil light flickering, check engine light on. I received the car back on jun 22, 2017 after another engine change. The car's check engine light is still on called the dealership back and will take the car . The dealership has scheduled this tuesday & that they will keep the car again for another couple of days. It is very disturbing because my car has now had 2 engine change and the check engine light is still on. I have lost the value in the car and it is & was lemon car. Hyundai should be shut down for selling faulty cars. I was driving the car on the highway at each engine failure. I have all my records on hand.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · MD

As I was driving out of my parking spot I noticed a hard pull from the rear of the car. I opened the driver door to see what the problem was a noticed the back driver wheel was not rotating. It was completely stuck. It made a tire mark on that concrete. I put the car in park and that is when I heard a loud pop coming from the rear. I also noticed that the emergency hand brake was completely loose. It has no pull to it. As if it were completely seized. I had noticed this problem in the hand brake a few weeks ago but I did not think it was serious. Also a few weeks ago I was driving around 40mph and noticed a burning/ fire smell coming from the rear. I pulled over and I bent down to smell the rear passenger wheel and that is where the smell was coming from. I will take my car to the dealer to get this serious problem fixed. I know there is a recall for this problem on manual transmission models but not yet on dct models which is what I have. Please make this a recall on all 2012 hyundai velosters.