NHTSA Complaint #11577695 — 2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11577695
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI VELOSTER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 19, 2024
Date Filed	March 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Knocking on engine. All service necessary for the vehicle has been up to date. Hyundai Dealer has said to wait for a recall. Rod bearing recall has happened and my vehicle was never recalled.

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