general problems of the 2015 Hyundai Veloster

15 problems related to power train have been reported for the 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Hyundai Veloster based on all problems reported for the 2015 Veloster.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. After leaving the local dealer for a recall repair, the contact stated that after driving for five miles at 30-40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle sat for two hours, and when restarted, it was able to roll to her place of employment and drive to her residence. The contact was able to determine if there were warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer, who informed the contact about towing and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2025

I have a recall on the Hyundai 2015 Veloster for four years since the lawsuit that you told Hyundai corp to put lifetime warranty on defective cars thgey have done nothing to resolve the problem. My car again is broke down to oil around sparkplugs I went through the same problem in oct 2023 which they put a gasket on it and charge me 505. 00 dollars. Now they are making it hard to find a engine to replaced the manufactured defect engine in it. Debris in crankshaft and then sold which cause the connecting rod problem premature. I need my car and can't afford another please help me get this resolve.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2023

Have a rod bearing that has worn prematurely, was told that there are recalls Hyundai recall 198 for this problem with other vehicles of this same year, make, and model but min was not included. Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2022

As I was turning off a main road into my neighborhood at night with little visibility for oncoming traffic, I lost power steering and the car began to shake. I was able to coast into my driveway. As I coasted into my driveway I noticed my engine, battery, and water light illuminated. Upon parking my car, I returned to where I lost my power steering found my damper pulley/crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft bolt in the middle of the street where I lost my power steering. I called the dealership and they took a look at it and are saying the entire engine needs to be replaced.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2022

I have a Hyundai Veloster 2015 base (dual-clutch transmission) that has 152,000 miles. I’ve regularly kept up with maintenance. Fully synthetic oil changed every ~5k miles. About a month ago it got a brand new battery and a new alternator. I have some issues related to the transmission. My owners manual regarding transmission fluid says: transmission fluid: -checking 6-speed automatic transmission fluid: the automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. I’ve recently experienced intermittent issues with the transmission failing to engage 1st gear from a stop. I have a code p073f as well as p0420 that’s been intermittent for months. (I know that’s the cat converter) the engine revs but does not accelerate at all from a stop on occasion. It happened three times in the week. Also have issues with clutch (dct) overheating. When this occurs, I will see the current gear that I am in (usually d but it has occurred in all others except p, n, and r) begins to flash (usually three times) with a chime warning noise. Restarting the vehicle resolves the issue occasionally. Then, a few days ago, after coming off of the highway I was no longer to get the car to go faster than around 20 to 30 mph and began to hear a loud clanking/metallic sound seemingly from the engine. The gear indicator began blinking rapidly and continued to blink in every gear in d as well as s and even when I put the vehicle in park. After turning it off and waiting about 10 mins I turned it on and the “p” was no longer blinking. Decided to test driving it through the parking lot and began blinking again pretty much as soon as it shifted gears and began to hear a metallic noise again. I suppose that I assumed it being a closed-circuit or “sealed” transmission meant there wasn’t maintenance to be done on it.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2022

After driving my 2015 Veloster (auto dct) for 15-20 mins, I will come to a stop sign/stop light and the car will stall. I will try and restart my car several times (4-5) before it actually starts. When it does, my gauge cluster will not register rpm's. After several more restarts (usually 6), the rpm's will finally register but my car will not go into drive or reverse. Several more restarts and my car will finally go into gear. This usually occurs over a 20 minute period.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2021

My 2015 Veloster reflex has been at alan jackson, jackson TN. For 45 days. The vehicle was serviced there for campaigns/recalls. The primary complaint, engine failure while I was driving down highway 70, the engine completely shut off, a defective engine, a product which Hyundai is at fault. The defective engine is consuming 1 quart of oil per 80 miles. I asked the service department to start the oil consumption test, brian the lead technician, responded "you need a new engine. " this safety hazard and economic burden has yet to be resolved. The Veloster is kept and maintained in immaculate condition. While the vehicle is only garage kept, it is now in the elements without protection, remaining on the lot of the service department for over 45 days, which is not in good faith a suitable resolution period. I commute 100 miles round trip for my profession as a university professor in microbiology for the university of tennessee. My 2015 Veloster reflex is my primary mode of transportation to various satellite and main campus obligatory profession duties. I am without transportation due to Hyundai's negalence in properly addressing these chief safety hazardous engine failures/massive oil (synthetic) consumption which is now blowing through my catalytic converter, exiting through my exhaust tips, turning them black and splattering oil along my rear bumper. The original case manager, jose, failed to respond to this safety hazard in the 10 business days which Hyundai has set forth, as well as, when jose would tried to be reached on my behalf, jose was never available, in addition too, his voicemail was always full, which meant I could not leave a message. Again, is this how Hyundai's customer care is really showing through their actions that they do care?.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

Losing power in engine while driving and or idle at stop lights. Decrease in acceleration. Car not starting up right away.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2020

I had problems with my engine. Found out the rod bearing was gone. Call Hyundai and power train warranty expire weeks before it happened. Had to swap engines on the car because it was bad. Always had problems with the engine burning oil really bad. I also had problems with the transmission gears dropping out of no were. Last time it happened when I when to make a right turn and shift it into 2nd gear and when it shift to 3rd it drop to 1. Thankfully there wasn't any other car behind me. It would of definitely cost an accident and had my 1 year old with me. I talk to Hyundai and told me they couldn't do much about it because they didn't know about anyone else with same issues.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2019

Car hesitates and would not go. Check engine light began to blink. Has done this a few times when pulling out in front of people. It happens randomly and has happened two or three times.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when being placed into drive, the engine made an abnormal thud sound, the brake pedal became stuck, and the brakes made an abnormal whining sound. The vehicle was taken to empire Hyundai (428 pleasant street, fall river, MA 02721) where it was diagnosed that the brake failure was normal and would correct itself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11.

12 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2019

Cylinder 1 has been misfiring. Has the error code p0301. I took it in to Hyundai and they said it was just a spark plug. Changed spark plugs and coil packs and the problem resolved for a few months and now is worse. Misfires/backfires in the engine when pressing gas. Loud popping sound comes out of the engine. The car also does not drive properly. It is shaky when driving.

13 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2017

Transmission would hesitate when going from a complete stop to trying to go. This issue also occurs if you are completely stopped or while going up a hill at slow speeds.

14 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Veloster. When the vehicle was placed in reverse, it went into neutral and did not immediately go back into drive. The contact stated that the vehicle changed gears by itself without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer updated the computer. The failure recurred three days later and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then changed the gear shift actuator. The failure recurred within 24 hours and the vehicle was once again taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the transmission. The failure recurred and the gear system was completely dislocated, unable to shift into reverse or drive. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and continued to check on the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,900.

15 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2015

I had my 2015 Veloster at the dealer 5 times for the auto trans sounding like the axles were bad when going into reverse. Trans was flaring up between 1-2 & 3-4 but was told it was normal. That was 5200 miles. At 14314 this bad cv joint noise started & again was told it was normal. At 20859 trans was replaced per the Hyundai field engineer. Both problems still there. Never even got it home before noise started. Back in at 25878 with both problems as of yesterday & now they are saying its a charastic of the vehicle. This vehicle travels 240 miles per day as u can see by the milage. If these axles or cv joints let go my wifes life could be in danger at 70 mph. Ddealer insists no problem & I have notified Hyundai of America & the bbb auto line with no call back as of yet. Tnx for your help in advance.


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