NHTSA Complaint #11528327 — 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11528327
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 10, 2022
Date Filed	June 22, 2023
Mileage	147,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the catalytic converter was replaced. On another occasion while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and shifted into neutral and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 147,400.

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