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Hyundai Veloster repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 209 repairs.
Hyundai Veloster engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14260 mi | Vacuum pump |
2015 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 62620 mi C $20 |
Car is running rough and stalling under 2k rpm. It is blowing the dipstick out of place and will eat oil. Car had no noticeable oil on the dipstick when inspected. No CEL. |
2015 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $640 |
P0420 Code, smell of failing catcon. Replaced with exhaust header. |
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | The whole engine was replaced. |
| 13000 mi | oil leaking, and burning smell and smoke coming in car through vents, replaced short block. |
| 13300 mi | car was missing and making a poping sound when exclerating |
| 15000 mi | took car to shop on 11/6/2014 for same problems as before but after driving for a month problems got worse and started to blow black smoke from exhaust and these time the found the engine is bad again. |
| 2700 mi | Engine stumbles, misses. Sometimes lack of power. Typically at around 1750rpm. Dealer could not reproduce. Symptoms have been increasing occurrence. Will return at 7k. |
| 65000 mi | Turbo can loose from exhaust manifold. High pitched squeal was heard under load and exhaust fumes were entering cabin. |
| 14200 mi | HIGH SPEED / RPM ENGINE CUT OFF BUT ONLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS OVER 105 . |
| 17000 mi | Same problem with high rpm cut out. Now temp doesnt seem to matter Hyundai is stumped and sent a flight recorder to record exactly what is happening . It has been sent back to them . Waiting for results . |
| 20000 mi | Same problem ! Dealer sent flight recorder to Hyundai U.S.A. AND AFTER A MONTH THEY SAID THE CAR IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ! Other people have ridden in my car and exclaimed this is awful! I would not recommend any product from Hyundai ! |
| 29000 mi | Another worthless trip to A useless dealership Tims auto group in Prescott Az . Took it in for a recall for the problem I tried to get Hyundai to fix almost 2 yrs ago and they said it was normal ! Made appt for that , they didnt have part ! |
| 13000 mi | Continuous loud engine noise. Unable to diagnose. Ended up replacing engine. |
| 13000 mi | Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. ECM recall done but ineffective. Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. Codes pulled (overpressure in cylinder 1), ECM reprogramming performed but ineffective. |
| 13200 mi | Engine running rough and losing power under acceleration. Cylinder 1 ignition coil replaced. |
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
turbocharged 201hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6000 mi | My car began sputtering and the Check Engine light came on. The dealer determined that it was a faulty ignition coil, so a new coil was ordered. They replaced the coil and also installed a new spark plug. |
| 1103 mi | Check engine light came on. Code reset. |
| 25623 mi | Noise from engine/transmission on acceleration. Found missing bolts from under transmission roll mounts. Tapped out all bolt holes and installed new bolts. Put lock tight on bolts. |
| 38447 mi | Check engine light on. Horrible noise on acceleration. Reduced power. Cylinder #3 had no compression. Found small amounts of metal in the oil pan. Found particle of exhaust valve was broken and damaged block and head. Turbo assembly also damaged. Replaced engine assembly and turbo assembly. |
| 55362 mi | Engine knocking and hesitates to start. Check engine light on. Blew white smoke on startup. Pulled spark plug and found that the porcelain tips had fallen off and caused scoring on the cylinder walls and nicks on the piston top and valve area. Replaced engine assembly and head assembly. |
| 55872 mi | Lack of engine power. Misfire on cylinder #2. Replaced cylinder #2 coil pack. |
| 67814 mi US $795 |
Car shaking and engine noise. Replaced spark plugs and a motor mount. |
| 11780 mi | Air intake sensor had to be replaced. |
| 54400 mi | Oxygen sensor failed. New one was ordered and replaced. |
| 45320 mi | Check engine light came on - oxygen sensory failed again. Part was replaced |
| 70060 mi | Noted issues with acceleration accompanied by intermittent flashing check engine light. Dealership pulled code and noted engine was misfiring. Computer software was updated and spark plugs replaced |
| 127100 mi C $750 |
Severe oil leak. Two separate parts were replaced successfully, which required wiaitng for parts from dealer as aftermarket were not available |
| 128960 mi C $1600 |
Turbocharger was failing - making terrible noise - but had not yet blown. Turbocharger was replaced with used parts. |
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 39000 mi | Purge control valve failed (stuck open). Valve was replaced. |
| 36300 mi | A small piece in the exhaust system |
| 20000 mi | Engine would ping on regular fuel for the past 3-4 months. Tried fuel system cleaner and different fuel brands. Only remedy was to run 93 octane. Dealer said they could not duplicate |
| 25300 mi | Valvoline threaded the oil pan plug. Hyundai could not remove plug to perform oil change I requested. Had to have the entire lower oil pan replaced. |
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 59000 mi | knocking in engine upon acceleration- previously reported to dealer/ couldn't duplicate. now saying "normal", if this was normal no one would ever purchase this car |
| 25700 mi | Purge valve needed to be replaced. Identified by Check Engine Light with code P0441 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 47740 mi | Replacement of roller tappet to correct ticking noise which was steadily increasing in volume. Noticeable from idle through 3500rpm. |
| 50280 mi | Excessive carbon buildup caused ticking noise during engine operation and louder overall operation. Intake Manifold & all valves removed, manual chemical/physical cleaning of valves done to remove carbon buildup. |
| 52080 mi | Oil level noted to be low. Found seeping all around oil pan. Dealer confirmed complaint and replaced the oil pan gasket. |
| 57940 mi | Oil pan found to be warped on previous trip. Replaced with new oil pan. |
| 64020 mi | Oil leak found to be coming from under the engine. Diagnosed by dealer as a failed seal (silicone) on the timing chain cover. The seal on the cover was replaced and the part re-installed. |
| 75821 mi | A squeak was heard when engaging the clutch, and it was advised that the accessory belt had stretched prematurely. Replaced as a preventative measure. |
| 51000 mi | Replaced faulty purge valve. |
| 74000 mi | Engine light came on. dealer did some computer update, the light came back on after 3 weeks |
| 76000 mi | Failed exhaust part , engine light kept coming on, was under my extended warranty |
| 3000 mi | ECM unit reflash required. |
2012 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 52700 mi C $130 |
Drive Belt replacement due to wear |
| 52000 mi US $275 |
For the last 10K miles, engine began to "knock". Brought it into dealer who diagnosed it as a bad "idler pulley". Replaced and repair completely resolved issue. Believe this is a *common* issue with this car @ this mileage. |
| 44000 mi | crank pulley |
| 11700 mi | I started getting a pinging/detonation sound. Brought it to the dealer - they tested everything with the computer. They could not find anything wrong. They said the gas might be bad, but I have gone through 4 different tanks. |
| 24000 mi | Engine warning light came on during long out trip out of town, car ran very poorly, pinging heavily and struggling up grades/during acceleration. Faulty knock sensor. None in stock, so reflash as stopgap. |
| 27000 mi | Asked local dealership try to diagnose/repair (if applicable) previously reprted problem with engine and throttle hesitation/knocking. Dealership said it could not identify problem and that no diagnostic error codes were reported. |
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