2012 Hyundai Veloster: jerking or lurching

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 Jul 8, 2019 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · AZ

When stopped at lights the engine dies multiple times. Also while driving the car jerks like it is going to stall

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Steering · 30,000 miles · MD

There is a clicking in the steering column. Every time I drive the car and turn the wheel it clicks and jerks. Even when your standing still, if you turn the wheel back and fourth. When on highway it vibrates and steering jerks. Took to a mechanic it will cost $500.00 to repair. They said it was a plastic fuller in the steering column that needs to be replaced.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Steering · TX

It started making a noise every time I drive it and the wheel jerks to the sides

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs burned out often. Also, while idling at a stop, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically in intervals and the engine made a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle operated as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact to the dealer. The failures were not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Acceleration · 19,800 miles · AZ · crash

About 10 feet from my parking space, I prepared and aligned my eyes to pull forward into the space. Suddenly, my car accelerated and I jumped the curb, and crashed into my apartment building, without me being able to regain control of the car. Now I've been parking for many years, and I was not impaired in any way, shape or form. How fast must that car have accelerated to what MPH? I'm terrified to drive the vehicle. I have noticed the whole time I had the car about a "lurching forward", be it a red light or in line at fast food line drive up. Once it starts lurching forward I'm worried im going crash into the car in front of me in line or at the red light.. Also, sometimes when the light turns green, I hit the gas and the car doesn't go anywhere. Then violently throws the car forward accelerates.

Filed Dec 31, 2013 · Steering · 17,000 miles · MN

When driving under any road conditions and at speeds from 15 to 65, the car seems to track to the left or right of center but does not want to track straight ahead. When trying to turn the wheel to correct this, there is a lot of resistance, which forces the driver to over-correct and at times nearly lose control. At times the wheel also tries to turn on its own (quick slight jerks to the left or right) and can be very difficult to maintain complete control. This is especially bad under icy conditions and could easily send the car into a spin. I have had the wheel aligned and tires checked and no mechanical issues have been found. I also took the car to a dealer for this issue and even though I made it clear this happens on dry roads, the claim they could not reproduce the issue and suggested replacing my tires with snow tires. This obviously has nothing to do with the issue when the roads are dry. I have also seen several other reports of this on several web sites and they are describing exactly the same things that I am seeing. I would like to know how this issue can be escalated and resolved before this causes an accident.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Car has stalled while driving. Sometimes it will not go into gear. Other times it only goes into first gear. Had to move it to neutral then back to drive to get it to work. Other times, had to turn it off completely and back on to get it to work. This problem nearly got me in an accident when it happened while entering a highway. Also, sometimes in first gear the car will "chugg". It will struggle to accelerate and have a jerking/chugging feel. After a couple visits to hyundai, they have failed to figure out the problem.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,200 miles · TX

The car does not accelerate properly. When at a full stop and I press on the gas the car does not move however, the rpms are high but the car takes 5-6 seconds to go and it doesn't go very fast and there have been times I was almost hit. My car jerks when I try to accelerate from a slow speed, it is the same movement as if you were running out of gas and actually jerks my neck. My rear driver's window shattered for no reason. It was in the drive way and when I went out to work in the morning, it was shattered. There is no impact sight as evidence that something had hit it. I am very unhappy with the car and wish I never bought it.