- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 GDI Gamma: Kia Soul II and Carens IV, Hyundai Veloster, i40 and ix35
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2016
- Symptoms
- Engine knock, oil-pressure warning and loss of power; with an overheated catalytic converter, abnormal combustion that damages the pistons.
- Possible cause described
- Two defects documented in the US: on the 2012–2016 Kia Soul, high exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter and, with it, pistons and connecting rods (recall 19V-120, new protection software); on the 2015–2016 Veloster, the connecting-rod bearings wore early (recall 20V-746, KSDS software).
- Check for the garage
- Ask by VIN about an outstanding campaign; with knocking or the oil warning, stop. Check the catalytic converter if there is hesitation or loss of power.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Connecting rods and pistons on the 1.6 GDI (Gamma)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Ask by VIN about an outstanding campaign; with knocking or the oil warning, stop. Check the catalytic converter if there is hesitation or loss of power.
What are the symptoms?
Engine knock, oil-pressure warning and loss of power; with an overheated catalytic converter, abnormal combustion that damages the pistons.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Hyundai, Kia
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 GDI Gamma: Kia Soul II and Carens IV, Hyundai Veloster, i40 and ix35
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2016
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Hyundai Veloster2011–2018
- Hyundai i402011–2019
- Hyundai ix352010–2015
- Hyundai Tucson (III)2015–2020
- Kia Soul (II)2014–2019
- Kia Carens (IV)2013–2019
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