2017 Hyundai Veloster engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 26, 2026161,000 miUTTowedEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11727228 · source
2. Filed Feb 6, 2026UTEngine

   The engine failed due to suspected rod bearing failure related to Hyundai’s known rod bearing recall issue. The vehicle exhibited a flashing check engine light with diagnostic trouble code P1326, knocking noises, metal debris found in the oil control solenoid, and subsequent secondary damage to the catalytic converter. The engine has not been opened by the Hyundai dealership despite these indicators. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon…

   NHTSA complaint #11716250 · source
3. Filed Jul 29, 2025WAAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   I bought the vehicle 14 days ago and everything was going well until black smoke started to come out of the exhaust and it started to smell burnt. I brought a mechanic to my house and he told me that the engine had already died

   NHTSA complaint #11676864 · source
4. Filed Apr 25, 2025100,000 miTXTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been towed and driven to the dealer and an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer and an independent mechanic that a knock sensor failure had caused the failure. The contact stated that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11656707 · source
5. Filed Feb 17, 2024OHEngine

   I took my vehicle in to get the initial KSDS recall campaign updated (knock sensor). The car failed on my way home from the dealership and they scheduled me the next day to fix the problem (the acknowledged the knock sensor update caused the failure and is the that beginning step in obtaining a new engine from Hyundai. They then gave me a loaner car while my car was going to be repaired. I then recieve a call from the Hyundai service center about how my salvage title status…

   NHTSA complaint #11572514 · source
6. Filed Sep 29, 2023TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Today the vehicle was hesitant to start but did. After two stops I turned car off, went into a business. When I came out the car would start but would not go forward or backwards but rev up. I nearly slammed into a curb in the process. I have a video of this.

   NHTSA complaint #11547404 · source
7. Filed Sep 27, 2023TXBody & StructureEngine

   My cars battery continues to die with a check engine light coming on constantly. The vehicle continues to hesitate. The car door mounting lock broke while driving while my toddler was in the back of the vehicle and the door flew open on a road.

   NHTSA complaint #11546904 · source
8. Filed Sep 22, 2023MOEngine

   I own a 2017 hyundai veloster with roughly 122,000 miles on it, recently I got in my car to go to work, started the vehicle and exited my apartment complex onto a local road drove roughly a half mile to the on ramp for the highway, the car was just about up to its usual operating temperature when I accelerated down the on ramp and merged into traffic, at this time there were no warning lights, the engine temperature was normal, the car reached roughly 55/60mph and…

   NHTSA complaint #11545948 · source
9. Filed Jul 3, 2023ILEngine

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11530082 · source
10. Filed Mar 29, 2023IDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Occasionally when traveling at speeds under 30 mph and you depress the accelerator the engine will hesitate to respond for several seconds.

    NHTSA complaint #11514350 · source
11. Filed Dec 29, 2022130,000 miMDTowedEngine

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11499316 · source
12. Filed Nov 3, 2022GAEngine

    I was leaving work and the car lost power and it would barely move. I was able to get it to the side of the road. After that, then engine light came on and the car would not start. The engine was shaking very bad. I had to have my Veloster towed while my daughter and I were stuck on the side of the road.

    NHTSA complaint #11492045 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology