2012 Hyundai Veloster: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · 95,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

This cars engine just shuts off when driving, it will not go into gear even though it says it's in drive etc. My husband parked the car in our flat driveway and the car went forward crushing him against the house. I pulled the car backwards even though it was it said it was in park to free him. Contacted hyundai corporate and they said they were not responsible. Will be contacted a lawyer because this was caught on video from my ring doorbell. This happens all the time where it will not go into gear and you have to shut the car off and on 3xs before it will go into gear. Hyundai dealer says they can't duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Transmission · PA

Was driving veloster on highway with 2 yr old granddaughter in backseat when speedometer went it zero than transmission went to limp mode was really scared because a tractor trailer truck was behind at the time I call the hyundai company to complain nothing has been resolved.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · NY

While parked, car starts hard then will not shift, despite the dash saying it's in drive. Have to shut off, wait, then restart. At stop signs, car will stall then not restart. Once restarted, car will not shift. Need to shut off then restart repeatedly until it shifts. While in motion going straight on the highway, car will act as if it's lost engine power and then stall completely. Again, car will not start, and once it starts it will not shift. Again repeat the turn on/off process until it shifts. Has happened more and more frequently but dealer cannot give me an answer. This car is very unsafe to me and others on the road with it's unpredictability.

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Transmission · 32,276 miles · MT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. While the vehicle was in park, the contact started the vehicle, but the gear did not shift into drive or reverse. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and, while proceeding to exit, the vehicle moved and pinned the contact under the door. The vehicle then rolled back over the contact and stopped approximately twenty feet without impact. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact called and took the vehicle to missoula hyundai (406‑549‑5178, located at 2715 brooks st, missoula, mt 59801) where the technician kept the vehicle for ten days, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact picked up the vehicle and the failure recurred after three weeks. The contact recorded the failure and took the vehicle back to the same dealer. A diagnostic test was performed and it was diagnosed that a gear actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The contact was informed to sign an authorization for a case manager to have the vehicle evaluated. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,276.

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · IN

My daughters car which we bought 2 years ago, with about 41.000 miles on it . This problem has been going on for the last 9 months . It starts and runs . But when you put it in gear will run while taking off. Then all of sudden chugg or dies or no power,starts right back up and does it again . It will do this evening slowing down or at a light to stop .it does this several times and will run rough .then comes out of it and runs ok or takes 10 mins to start .then when you start it you have to hold accelerator to the floor. No codes goes into limp mode .just spent $1000.oo for engine mechanical fuel pump 3 months ago .no codes .dealership can't find anything wrong, after driving it 3 times . Then as soon as we leave the dealership it runs rough again . Of course they closed after we left .replaced couple other engine parts for same problem prior to this . I guess there is no one that works on cars without just using a computer only . You would think hyundai would do something about this !!! I can work on older cars no problem . This is becoming a lemon law car in my opinion .!!! You would think our government would do something about this . This is and accident waiting to happen on the road to someone .

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 24,181 miles · IL

My car has been having a "chugging" feeling around 20-40mph for a while almost like engine is not getting enough fuel. I was stopped at intersection and went to accelerate and car died as if I ran out of gas or went into "limp mode". It would not turn back on and after a few min. It did start only for the same thing to happen about a mile later. Took it to be looked at the following day they found some chewed wires fixed that. Thought the problem was fixed then about a month later I was driving between 70-75mph on highway suddenly speed rapidly decreased to 20mph was revving engine at over 4k RPM and car would not go over 20mph! After a few miles driving at 20mph speed kicked back in and got home safely. Went to drive it the following day and car went into "limp mode" while at stop light about to get on the highway started back up after a few min. Took it to dealership they found no error codes they drove it and could not figure out anything that was wrong. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle daily during rush hour on the highway! Have found people with similar issues and same results which is nothing. Have looked up some possible causes maybe relating to the fuel pressure sensor, throttle position sensor, and/or the fuel rail pressure sensor based on veloster forum but so far no solution to my problem and dealership wants me to continue driving it.

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 Feb 17, 2013 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · CA

When the transmission is cold at first start up and for an hour or so, you put it into reverse, the "r" flashes and the transmission will not move. This has left me stranded in a parking lot. Also intermittently at cold start, the transmission shifts into reverse with a delay, then harsh engagement. Also intermittently after driving 1 to 2 minutes then coming to a stop, you accelerate and make a slow speed left turn, the transmission will not shift out of 1st gear.