Issue ID | 1634786 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11299031 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | VELOSTER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 08/08/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving the car on the highway engine suddenly died. Oil light flickered on and engine made loud knocking noises. Towed car home. Engine makes knocking noise upon acceleration and oil light flickers on. Towed to two different shops was told there was bottom engine damage. Engine will need to be replaced. Quoted $5000. Mileage 122,000. Oil was full. It is not only the turbo engines having this problem. Clearly this issue needs to be addressed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
VIN pattern | KMHTC6AD5DUXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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