2017 Hyundai Veloster: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 26, 2026 · Engine · 161,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while her sister was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but made an abnormal knocking sound. The check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted and informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed to confirm whether it was covered under warranty. The dealer informed the contact that towing assistance would be provided; however, the dealer drove the vehicle to the repair center, where it was diagnosed, and metal debris was found in the oil control solenoid. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and recommended either the rod bearings or engine replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contacted the dealer. The manufacturer then informed the contact that the dealer advised that the vehicle could not be diagnosed or receive a free repair unless unrelated repairs were first performed. The manufacturer denied a Goodwill Assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2023 · Engine · IL

Purchased the car as a used vehicle in October 2023, dealer claimed to have changed the oil , in May the car we no longer running, I took it to a Hyundai dealership where they told me that I need a new engine because of oil consumption… This is something that should be included in the current class action lawsuit, the car is dangerous to drive as it will not stay running stalls in traffic, not to mention I’m out thousands of dollars due to an issue

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated before stalling. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that cylinder #1 experienced low compression. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A service appointment was scheduled with the local dealer. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 14, 2021 · Engine · 51,000 miles · CA

Car was running fine, maybe a little loud on startup. Under a left hand turn on surface streets, adding power at about 30 MPH, engine stalled in high 3rd gear with a check engine light, battery light, and low oil pressure light. I pulled over and could not get the car to restart (sounded like the alternator and belt were moving, but the motor would not turn over.) got it towed to a dealership, where they are in the process of getting approval for a new motor. They claim that the motor lost all compression, and failed a bearing test. It would not surprise me if it was a bearing failure on the crankshaft, like others have mentioned on here. Should probably be under the recall that included the 2016 model year, as clearly that problem was not resolved in the 2017 model year gamma engines.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Engine · 95,190 miles · TX

On my way home from work my car stalled out on the highway. Luckily traffic wasn't heavy and I was able to make it over to the shoulder accident free. My car wouldn't cut back on so I got it towed to vandergriff hyundai in arlington tx. They quoted me $12,322.45 to fix my car. Said there was a hole I my short block. The cause of connecting-rod bearings in the engine that wore out and made a hole my engine. The car is only worth 6,000 on kelly blue book and that repair coast is more than I owe on the vehicle. Hyundai needs to recall the 2017 model and make it right. The specs on the 2015-2016 is no different from the 2017. And there is no denying that the engine problem is the same.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Engine · 80,371 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mcgrath city hyundai (6750 w. Grand avenue, chicago, il 60707 (773) 889-9090) where it was diagnosed and determined that the connecting rod bearing was bent and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v746000 (engine) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,371.

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Engine · 78,000 miles · OH

I was driving home from work my car stalled out going thru an intersection. I went about another half mile and pressed the accelerator to climb the hill by my apartment and I herd a loud bang lost all power and oil at the same time I was able to coast into my apartment where it is still sitting I had recently had the catalytic converter replaced at voss hyundai where nothing was said about the noise it was making prior to my visit witch shows there lack of completing a vehicle inspection. Now I see the 2016 veloster has a recall for exactly what happened to my car I would like to see if my car can be added to the recall .it was made in oct of 16

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 44,000 miles · SC · crash

Vehicle stalls when taking foot off the brake. Won't properly drive

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · GA

While driving, the car loses power, as if the transmission stops working and then the engine revs up very high, but the car stops pulling. This happens while driving on straight a ways, has happened when crossing in front of traffic, doing turns. You have to let off of the gas and wait a few seconds and then when you press the has, the power suddenly returns. It just stalls out. There is currently a class action that includes this issue because so many experience it and hyundai says they can't find anything wrong.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Engine · 61,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai veloster. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not properly accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the speed began to decrease before the engine stalled, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the temperature gauge increased. The vehicle was towed to keith hawthorne hyundai (4712 wilkerson blvd, gastonia, nc) where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were present inside the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 61,000.