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2013 Hyundai Veloster Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 426 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, most often about the engine (41% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems
Engine
174 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, the contact drove to the dealer (university Hyundai in decator, alabama) where the vehicle was kept for one…
I have a 2013 Hyundai Veloster turbo with a 1.6 liter turbo engine that threw a rod thru the engine block.Hyundai issued recalls on the sonata and they have been replacing defective 1.6 liter turbo engines for some velosters and not others that are having identical problems.they should have to recall all of them.I had…
Electrical
99 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, software, wiring.
My climate cintril knob stopped working st different settings. Sometime I get levek 4 firce of air when the selectiin is on 1. Or other times I get air force of 2 when the selection is on 4. My AC also won't work once the knob started actung up. My second issue is my check engine light gies on and off. I got a reading…
Fan speeds for heat and A/C no longer work when the dial is placed on the number for the speed of the fan. To get speed #2 to blow, the dial is actually somewhere around position 2.5. To get speed #3 to blow, the dial needs to be at about 3.5, will not work with dial placed on the number 3 like it should. Same issue…
Steering
59 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while attempting to make a left or right turn, he felt a clicking sensation in the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the steering coupling…
The rubber steering coupler that connects the electric steering motor to the steering column has failed. When turning the steering wheel the front tires do not initially start to turn until you hear a metallic cluck and then the tires start to turn. This occurs whether the car is stopped or moving. Also, bumpy roads…
Other or unspecified
52 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
Riding down the interstate and heard a loud pop alomost like a gun shot, next thing I know glass was falling on me, on my seats and floors. I looked up and sunroof was shattered, nothing caused it to shatter nothing hit it. But obviously based on other complaints and Hyundai it's a defect and Hyundai isn't doing fix…
The A/C fan has all but stopped working. I'm lead to believe this is a result of the materials that you were used when constructing the fan regulator knob and them melting. There are people complaining about it all over the internet but mine went up shortly after the car is outside of warranty for this coverage (based…
Visibility and wipers
36 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. While the contact was seated in the vehicle and sliding back the inside liner to the sun roof, the sun roof glass exploded. The contact stated that there was glass three feet from the vehicle as well as inside the vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact called jim click…
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the sun roof shattered after opening and closing the door. The sun roof was not struck by a foreign object. There were no injuries. Delaney Hyundai (125a lenz rd, indiana, pa 15701, ([phone]) was called and notified of the failure. An appointment was…
Transmission
35 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly.
When stopping at a stop sign while pressing the brake and the clutch down at the same time on multiple occasions it seems the system loses pressure and the clutch pedal sticks to the floor and will not release. The only way to get the clutch up is to lift with foot or hand causing a delay in taking off. This has been…
With no warning, at low speed, having travelled only a quarter of a mile fromthe previous location where it had been parked for a couple of hours, the engine locked up in the middle of a busy highway, throwing a rod and multiple chunks of metal, and pouring oil onto the highway. This vehicle had been well-maintained…
Brakes
30 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
Rear brake calipers stick causing the tires not to turn since the brakes are engaged this is due to the caliper being. Stuck. The dealer fixed mine on the drivers side but now the problem is in the passenger side and they refuse to fix it because the car has 63280 miles on it (3280) out of warranty. The 2012 model of…
Brake light warning indicator flashing on dashboard when put in drive. Warning light extinguishes when the vehicle is placed in park or reversing. The emergency brake or parking brake is not engaged.
Fuel system
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The following day, the contact drove to the dealer (university Hyundai in decator, alabama) where the vehicle was kept for one…
Experienced rough driving and engine rattling while driving above 40 miles. Engine misfiring cylinder coil number 4 failed on 07/19/2018 and 5 months later cylinder coil # 3 failed. Dealer replaced both at no cost
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Hyundai Veloster recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 elantra, genesis coupe, sonata hybrid, 2012-2015 accent, azera, veloster, 2013-2015 elantra coupe, santa fe, 2014-2015 equus, 2010-2012 veracruz, 2010-2013 tucson, 2015 tucson fuel cell, and 2013 santa fe sport vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rpas fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the reverse park aid sensor (rpas), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Engine
Risk: Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began may 14, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (174 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); electrical (99 complaints, typically around 72,500 miles); steering (59 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Veloster have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Hyundai Veloster?
- It is the most complained-about Veloster model year since 2000, with 426 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.