File · HYUNDAI-TUCSON-1-6T

1.6L Gamma turbo connecting-rod failure

Manufacturer

Hyundai/Kia

Years

2014–2021

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **1.6L Gamma turbo connecting-rod failure** issue — it's a known defect on Hyundai/Kia Tucson/Sportage/Veloster from 2014–2021.

1.6T Gamma engines suffer connecting-rod bearing failures leading to engine seizure and, in some cases, fire. Multiple recalls; class actions ongoing.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V-651.

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the 1.6L Gamma turbo connecting-rod failure issue — well-documented defect on Hyundai/Kia 2014–2021, NHTSA recall 23V-651. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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