2015 Hyundai Veloster: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

ABS, EPS, check engine light appeared on dashboard then car’s steering wheel stiffed and car lost power. Vehicle’s hood smells burnt and has fumes come out after driving for 10-20minutes. My safety and my family’s was endangered as this happened while driving on the road. Not at a stop sign or a red traffic light but while driving. The dealer has refused to inspect/address the issue without having me paid close to $2,500.00 for other repairs.

Filed Oct 9, 2024 · Engine · 44,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound and smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. An unknown warning light was flashing before the vehicle had lost power; however, there were no warning lights illuminated once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure and had not provided the contact with a specific diagnostic report. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Engine · OR

Three times now my 2015 Veloster has been in the shop for the same issues. Loss of power while driving. They did software update first time. That was a year ago. It has been actiing sluggish since. Then two weeks ago my husband was driving it made a loud noise and the power went to limp mode and engine light came on. Took 4 hours for a tow truck to pick up him and my car. I took it to the shop again, they had it for almost 2 weeks. Told me the spark plugs were bad. They replaced them. That didn't help. Then they said the Catalytic converter was bad. So they replaced that. I picked it up today 4/20/23 at 2:00pm. I then drove 7 miles from the shop and heard a loud noise and the power reduced to 20 MPH I could not go any faster it was in limp mode and I crawled it back to the dealership. I told them I got an extended warranty 3 years ago and I got notified my car would need a new motor. They told me it would take a long time to get a motor and they were sure it was not my motor. I can't afford a tow truck bill again and I can't afford to keep fixing things it may not need they are just guessing. They told me it may take awhile this time because they have no idea what is wrong with it. But it was scary doing 45 mph with speed of traffic and just lose power. My husband was doing 65 MPH when it happened to him. I have babied my car since new and I only have 60,000 miles on it. I hardly have broken it in. I don't know what to do now. I don't want this to happen and have and accident because of it or a fire. I have grandkids in my car with me and I don't feel safe anymore.

Filed Nov 27, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · FL

As I was turning off a main road into my neighborhood at night with little visibility for oncoming traffic, I lost power steering and the car began to shake. I was able to coast into my driveway. As I coasted into my driveway I noticed my engine, battery, and water light illuminated. Upon parking my car, I returned to where I lost my power steering found my damper pulley/crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft bolt in the middle of the street where I lost my power steering. I called the dealership and they took a look at it and are saying the entire engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Engine · KY

The engine in my 15 Veloster is going out at only 140,00 miles despite tedious care and up keep. I've had a issue of rough idling, loss of power to the engine including a back fire. The engine makes a distinct ticking noise when the accelerator is pushed down. I have paperwork from a mechanic that reports these problems and them looking at it. They told me to take it to the dealership. I took it to a Bachman Hyundai and they said it definitely had connecting rod bearings issues. They were surprised it wasn't under recall. As was I when I saw online from multiple sources, that "2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle" had this recall. My VIN is not applied to this recall however. I have contacted Hyundai Customer care and they refuse to give me a explanation of this reasoning. I asked if they were made in different plants. He gave me no straight forward response, and declined my request to speak with a supervisor with more information. The dealership will not replace the engine, and I will not pay over 6,000 to replace a engine that "can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash." Source: https://www.autobytel.com/hyundai/veloster/2015/car-recalls/

Filed Feb 9, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Power loss engine stalling flashing check engine light won’t accelerate

Filed Jan 11, 2022 · VA

Vehicle consuming oil... been to dealership several times for this issue... oil consumption test performed confirming usage of oil. latest measurment on oil consumption was 1.8 quarts in 1000 miles. Vehicle blowing blue smoke, back of vehicle covered in oil. Vehicle lost power/accleration on highway causing large saftey issue. PA# from hyundai is 100577. Received updated warranty extension from hyundai up to 150,000. Car is exhibiting multiple signs of recall involving connecting rods. Have spoken with hyundai corporate, am now on my third case number with them.. case 19177351

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · NV

Losing power in engine while driving and or idle at stop lights. Decrease in acceleration. Car not starting up right away.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Engine · FL

Driving on major highway, car lost power. Stepping on the gas would not allow the car to move. Car is no longer able to be driven and had to be towed to dealership. We are being told the engine is bad and needs to be replaced. The only detail is there is a noise. This is similar to the same problem as the earlier year vehicles. This is a huge safety concern and luckily nobody was injured and there was no crash or fire. It has taken 4 days to get a diagnostic from hyundai. They will not authorize a rental until warranty work is authorized by hyundai, which could take another three to four days. Considering the service dept is trying to go through hyundai for warranty instead of the extended warranty company leads me to believe there is something bigger that they are not being transparent about. I regret buying this car.