| Issue ID | 1616956 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11278694 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VELOSTER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/11/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While driving 70 mph, a loud popping noise was heard. The contact noticed that a pistol failed and went through the engine. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coastal hyundai (915 w new haven ave, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 16332370. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHTC6AE7DUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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