Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the speed decreased and smoke was emerging from the tail pipe, engine and the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal humming noise emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage 75,586.
2013 Hyundai Veloster engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v204000 (electrical system, engine). While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping and clunking noise and the vehicle stalled. Smoke emerged from the vehicle and oil was in the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called lee hyundai of goldsboro (304 n oak forest rd, goldsboro, nc 27534, (866) 789-1488), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15836168, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 121,000.
My veloster was at 73k miles when its engine was blown up. While I was driving slowly on a fast-food parking lot, I heard a loud bang, and metal clang from the hood of my car. The car lost its power and there was smoking coming out from the hood as well. So, I went to pop the hood up. There was oil splashed on the engine. I had to get the car towed to hyundai dealer to see what was going on. I was told it was a blown engine issue. I can't believe that this happened to me. I had just bought the car for 2 months from a dealer. The dealer I bought from had the car inspected and verified that it was in excellent health, and everything. I had not installed any aftermarket parts or tweaked anything on this vehicle, besides replacing a new set of tires. I really hope that hyundai will provide a remedy for this type of issue since it was basically its production fault. I would have been in a much worse situation, had I been driving on the highway or high speed. Also, I am not the one with that hyundai had left a bad taste in the mouth with its engine failure.
The 2013 hyundai veloster I purchased has had an issue where the car emits a sulfur like smell when accelerating. The safety risk is a faulty engine, and possible exposure to dangerous emissions. Upon seeing the check engine light appear, I took it to the hyundai dealer for a diagnostic. Hyundai informed me that the codes read p0420 and p0463. They recommended replacing and catalytic converter and fuel sensor but did not assess why the issues have occurred. They refused to cover under warranty, even though I had purchased an extended warranty with the vehicle. The check engine light then turned off soon after the diagnostic and ran ok other than the smell. The car has been regularly maintained at jiffy lube for each needed oil changes and service. Jiffy lube explained to me that the vehicle has been low on oil numerous times since the issue started, despite the oil light not illuminated on the vehicle. Upon further inspection at a different hyundai dealer when the check engine light turned back on, it was explained to me that the vehicles 3rd cylinder is not functioning correctly and that I would have to replace the engine. Hyundai refused to cover the issue for the catalytic converter, fuel sensor, and engine. I suspect the failure of catalytic converter and fuel sensor to be related to the engine, despite the information presented and the service centers. I feel that hyundai has put my safety in jeopardy by refusing to cover this issue despite my purchase of a warranty that covers engine problems. Included with submission are the records for maintenance, the original diagnostic, and the second diagnostic. The main cause is still unknown after paying for the diagnostic, the dealer did not provide a definitive explanation. Kkb flagged a very similar model, same year, make and engine size with ref. 19v204000 for engine related issues caused by a software issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that the engine performed roughly and there was reduced engine power. In addition, the check engine indicator flashed. The vehicle stalled several times and was unable to restart immediately. The vehicle finally restarted and was taken to jenkins hyundai of leesburg (9145 us-441, leesburg, fl 34788, (352) 815-2516). The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the engine stalling and stated that the vehicle was not included in a warranty campaign. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v204000 (electrical system, engine); although, the failure was similar. The dealer provided an extensive diagnosis and determined that the entire engine, turbo, radiator assembly, pump assembly and other unknown repairs were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer provided a case number and was to follow-up with the dealer and contact. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
27k miles and the engine blew. All services and maintenance have been done on time. Full synthetic oil change every 3k miles. Never abused or beat on. Left a stop light, normal cruising then smoke, grinding noises and loud clunking. Engine leaked out coolant and oil. Engine block is split.
Driving on interstate, all lights flashed on, engine light remained on and my car stalled and would not accelerate. I had to take it out of drive, put it in sport mode and then back to drive. It would shake violently if I went above 45 miles an hour, I was 130 miles from home. This is not first time this has happened, have made previous complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The contact heard an abnormal grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle as if pieces of the engine were falling out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and a large hole was found in the engine block. The vehicle was towed to webb highland hyundai (9236 south indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 923-2277) where the vehicle was awaiting service. The contact had not received word on the diagnosis due to the upcoming holiday weekend. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
We took the car to hondai before this recall about 3 month ago left it there for 3 days they did a deep check up on the electricity since the car won't drive no results were found and the car still not working.
So my motor started making this ticking noise coming from the engine and I brought it to the dealership and they said I need a new motor due to the fact I just bought the not even a month from the small dealership which they don't offer warranty. I though it would still have warranty cause it still under 100k and it still under 10yrs warranty I thought they would cover it but instead it wat to the previous owner only now gonna cost me $11000 for new motor
My car began making a whistling sound and stopped in traffic. No power just stopped.- I was driving on a feeder road at about 35mph.
I have a hyundai veloster 2013. On the hwy home from work my car suddenly lost power, I was able to make it to the side of the road where it completely died. Upon initial inspection it seemed to be in part due to the battery. We replaced the battery and . Switched out the alternator to test it and took it in to the dealership where they charged us 150 to suggest factory parts in order to diagnose it. I refused and put the old alternator back on after it tested clear and hecked the fuses. The multi fuse for the alternator had blown so we replaced that (making it driveable) and brought it in to a different hyundai service dept. They didnt charge me to tell me that it had blown a rod and I needed a new engine. Hyundai is refusing to do anything however did call the sexist jerks from the originally hyundai dealership and used that interacton as basis to say my car is fine...
I was driving down the street and the engine just started smoking. I was able to pull over and I got it towed to the mechanic and they said it was due to too much pressure on the cylinders that caused the engine to blow.. Apparently this is a recall now.. Recall 182. I can no longer move the car because the engine is blown as well as its about $5000 to fix..
It was being drove down the road stalled and started blowing smoke out of the tail pipes so bad that you couldn't see anything behind you.
'takata recall' my veloster has been stalling since I leased it there's always a problem when speeding up and has been taken to the dealership for service more than 3 times for the same problem and has been out of service for more than 35 days this has happened to me on highway, stationary and on streets it's u just that I have to pay for a vehicle like this when I should be getting my moneys worth
Engine failure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the temperature warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle started to overheat and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle was taken to dublin hyundai (located at 6015 scarlett ct, dublin, ca 94568, (925) 803-7700) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. However, the cooling fan was replaced. The contact stated that the cooling fan was inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Mileage 114,000. A loud grinding and "whistle" noise began suddenly while driving in stop/go traffic. The car also started smoking and generating a very pungent smell. The noise has gotten worse. Turbo failure, $2000.00 repair. Hyundai can simply say I didn't maintain appropriate oil change records and deny any warranty repairs. Researching the issue revealed the turbo failing as a very common issue with the 2013 veloster.
Lag upon acceleration. Multiple cylinder misfires. All replaced and continue to misfire. To much oil being expelled through exhaust, regular oil change records and drive efficiency. Potentially ruining turbo as well as motor. Depleting mpg.
57,xxx miles. Was driving on highway approximately 70mph, all of a sudden engine lost power and check light engine came on. Immediately pulled over and listened to car. Loud engine knocking noise. Not sure exactly what is wrong but calling dealership. Took to local mechanic who said they will have to tear down engine to specifically identify problem. Sounds like a common problem, and now with the recall, sounds even more like a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While the contact's son was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. Additionally, oil and smoke emerged from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to columbia hyundai (10981 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 878-1980) where it was diagnosed that the connecting rod block was damaged and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v204000 (electrical system, engine). The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15648836. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 64,802.
Hard to start, concerned about engine damage check engine light illuminated with code that gives false indication because I have replaced the alleged component many times.
Engine blown at 125000, in motion while accelerating uphill
I purchased my 2013 hyundai veloster in fall of 2015 as second owner from world hyundai in matteson, il. It had roughly 32,000 on the odometer. After two decent years of relatively trouble free ownership the "electrical gremlins" attacked the trunk release, then the reverse camera, then the climate control knob. I was reluctant to take the car in again because I had spent more money on diagnostic charges than I had on items that were covered. I liked the vehicle and meticulously maintained it to spec as well. On one of the coldest days in winter of 2019, I went out to start up my veloster and was terrified by a loud metal ticking followed by rattling in the motor. I immediately shut down the car. I waited a bit then tried to start it again. It was very bad. I took the car to the closest hyundai dealership in which I described all the issues with the car. At this point the vehicle has roughly 92000 miles on the odometer and of course the tell me there is nothing they can do but, replace the motor for around $4500 , sell me a new one, or buy it in trade. Once again I paid over $430 in diagnostic fees with no coverage or help. Looked around on line and found that these vehicles has had all of the above issues and no clear solutions to any. I've also noticed that all of the issues I have had with my vehicle many others have posted on youtube, google etc., but not many have filed official complaint. Come on people! Get on board!
Stopped at a red light waiting for green. When green was up, I started to travel down the next road and there was a huge banging noise and my check engine light was on and the car engine stopped. There was smoke coming from the hood and pieces of metal banging from underneath the car and oil spewing out from behind me while I rolled to a stop. After stopping, I powered off the car due to smoke starting in the hood, opened up the hood and put out the small fire that started. Upon further examination, there was a hole in the side of my engine block. The driver behind me pulled over to help me out and we recovered pieces of metal being engine block, broken in half piston rod, piston rod pipe that connects to the engine rod, and a few other pieces of metal. I was less than 100 feet away from the stop when I started traveling. And less than 2 miles from where I left when I started driving. It was a residential street with a top MPH of 40 MPH. I wasn't even going above 15 MPH when it blew. I was making a left turn onto the intersecting street when it broke loose.
After coming from work I noticed that my car was shaking and when I accelerated it felt like it was struggling. Next morning I turn on the car and it does the same. While the car remains on I open the hood and I remove the engine cover. I notice that the wiring in the engine harness is partially destroyed and sparking. Some parts start to ignite and I quickly turn off the car and put out the small little flames. If I hadn't noticed I would of caught on fire. My 2013 hyundai veloster only has 30,000 miles. This is crazy. I went to the dealership and they told me that my pictures look like the hyundai santa fe's engine car fires!
On december 18 2018, I brought my car to the allen turner hyundai in pensacola, fl. For an oil change and a check engine light issue. It is now january 26 2019. During the time they have had the car, they first diagnosed a blown head gasket. After repairing that, they determined that the engine had a cracked block. The car has less than 58,00 miles on it. Doing research, I've discovered that this engine is prone to catastrophic engine failures that hyundai refuses to acknowledge. I even called and e mailed hyundai USA for help, to no avail. The manufacturer warrantee timed out, but I purchased an after market warrantee from rout 66 in arkansas.. Unfortunately, due to the reporting of issue to the warrantee company by allen turner hyundai, the warrantee company will not cover the repairs.
With no warning, at low speed, having travelled only a quarter of a mile fromthe previous location where it had been parked for a couple of hours, the engine locked up in the middle of a busy highway, throwing a rod and multiple chunks of metal, and pouring oil onto the highway. This vehicle had been well-maintained, and had low mileage for its age. If this had happened after the motor really had a chance to heat up, there could have also been a fire. Debris from all of the parts flying out from underneath the car could have also caused injury.
Experienced rough driving and engine rattling while driving above 40 miles. Engine misfiring cylinder coil number 4 failed on 07/19/2018 and 5 months later cylinder coil # 3 failed. Dealer replaced both at no cost
As I was driving my 2013 hyundai veloster turbo home from work on 10/16/18, I pulled onto the freeway on ramp and began accelerating. I felt a large shudder/vibration, heard a loud metallic bang, and saw smoke begin pouring out from under the hood at about the same time. I immediately pulled over, shut the engine off, got out of the vehicle, and popped the hood. Smoke began pouring out from the engine bay. I observed that a mixture of oil and antifreeze had sprayed on many of the engine components and was streaming off the engine onto the pavement. I looked under and behind the car and found internal engine components such as pieces of the engine block, piston, wrist pin, etc. I also was able to look under the car and noticed that there was a large hole in the engine block where an internal components had shot out of the engine and the oil filter housing was snapped off of the engine block and dangling by the oil line. After researching the issue on the internet forums, I found that catastrophic engine failure was very common for 2013 hyundai veloster turbo cars. The failures often involved internal engine pieces blowing out of the engine, destroying the engine, and spraying the engine and ground down with oil and antifreeze. I found reports of approximately 20+ of these engine failures on this particular forum (velosterturbo.org), but to my knowledge there has not been a recall by hyundai for this issue. I recommend that the federal safety agency open up an investigation into this issue as this common catastrophic engine failure can have severe safety consequences due to internal engine components being ejected from the engine at high speed, engines catastrophically failing and causing the engine to lose power immediately while the vehicle is being driven, and the risk of fire due to hot components being doused in oil.
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