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2019 Hyundai Veloster: engine knocking or ticking

6 of the 42 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
14%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

What owners say

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Engine · CA

While driving the vehicle the engine stalled in the middle of a turn. We were able to safely move the vehicle to the side of the road immediately out of harms way. The engine would not restart despite adding oil. Prior to the engine stalling there was a light knocking noise but very faint. The check engine or oil lights did not illuminate until after the stall. We had the vehicle towed to our family member's auto shop to research the problem with the engine and he also was not able to get the vehicle to restart. It was confirmed that the piston oil ring had failed and safety recall report 21V‑301 was found addressing the same issue with other vehicles same year but not specific to our VIN. We had the vehicle towed to Hyundai dealership to validate the issue and they stated that it was a camshaft dowel and that HyundaiUSA did not feel it fell under the recall notice, we had agreed to a fix to replace the camshaft dowel that was broken upon the initial diagnosis. Upon further review they found that further damage had been done to the engine and now the engine would need to be replaced. HyundaiUSA again said that it didn't fall under the safety recall based on the VIN and would not fully cover the replacement of the engine. Their diagnosis of the damage is identical to what is listed in the Safety recall notice 21V‑301. This damage could have caused a much larger issue if the vehicle was being driven on a highway or other high traffic area.

Filed Sep 16, 2023 · Engine · AL

2.0 engine loss of power and stalls. Engine makes knocking noises and timing chain slipping. First reported to dealership on August 21 and was told they could not be able to look at the car for three months. Vehicle was kept out of service for four weeks. Reported to dealership again on 9/14/2023 and visited the dealership on 9/16 after no response. Also notified the dealership of recall involving this year model engine but received no recall notice from Hyundai. All symptoms of this recall were experienced with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · 74,765 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the RPMs failed to exceed 200 RPM. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The oil warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified of rod bearing damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the repair offer would be voided if the vehicle was taken to another dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 74,765.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · TX

Defective connecting rod bearings that wore out early, which can lead to engine failure and stalling which almost led to a car crash. The connecting-rod bearings in the engine that could wore out prematurely and damage the engine resulting in engine failure. This created abnormal knocking noises from the engine , reduced power and flashing check engine light.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Engine · TX

Defective engine connecting-rod bearings in the engine that wore out and caused the engine engine to seize and fail while driving on the highway. Flashing check-engine light came on and reduction in power.

Filed Aug 6, 2022 · Engine · IN

I was driving to work on the morning of July 14, 2022. I was in a work zone with cones on both sides of me my vehicle lost compression as I was compressing the accelerator I started hearing a low rapping or knocking sound, This knocking increased and repetition rather quickly and my car would not accelerate as it had been. I exited the This knocking increased and repetition rather quickly and my car would not accelerate as it had been. I exited the Work zone area, near where my work is and as soon as I turned off my brake pedal would barely compress I literally had to put all of my body white on the brake pedal to get my vehicle to slow down I had smoke coming out of my engine compartment and lost all auxiliary power to the vehicle. I was able to Let the smoke out and see if the engine was actually on fire. It was not. I had no idea what was going on or why my pretty new vehicle Was doing this. I had it towed to a body shop who did a full diagnostic of the engine, and they came out with a report saying there was internal mechanical problems and that all of the engine oil had dissipated at a rapid rate.

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Related recalls

EngineReported April 28, 2021 · 158,493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Risk
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460.

Recall number 21V301000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster?

6 of 42 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Veloster (14%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2016.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster?

There is 1 recall and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2019 Hyundai Veloster

Check engine light 12Stalling 9Door locks 7Engine failure 5

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