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…
2017 hyundai Veloster engine problems
moderate 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
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…
Engine rob has blow out the engine. Car has been at dealership since September 2021. First had to await to see if Hyundai would approve replacement. Second had to wait for engine to get to dealership. Third waiting for gaskets that are on back order to get to delership.
OIL LEAK LEAD TO ENGINE KNOCKING WHICH LEAD TO THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. PISTON RODS ARE DESTROYED ENGINE FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD ENGINE LOST POWER WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE.
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 NOI…
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.
After knock sensor recall update engine has lost all power and has a knocking and clicking sound.
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, t…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2017 hyundai Veloster?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 19 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.