2013 Hyundai Veloster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (123) · Steering (51) · Electrical System (47)
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274 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
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.
Electrical System 2023-02-28 · campaign 23V132000 · 25,715 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Engine 2019-03-14 · campaign 19V204000 · 16,487 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (172)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Electrical System 2026-05-23 · Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2012 – 2017 model year accent, 2012 – 2017 model year azera, 2013 – 2018 model year santa fe sport, 2013 – 2019 model year santa fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) may be set. at hyundai, we ar
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Showing the 6 most recent of 172 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Unknown Or Other“1. component failed / inspection available: the evap canister system failed to retain fuel vapors due to a leak at a structural bracket bolt hole drilled by a technician. the vent valve wiring harness malfunctioned after being physically severed by the shop. all photos, video proof, and obd2 logs are preserved and available for inspection upon requ…”
2026-10-15 · Steering“clunking sound in steering wheel caused by disintegration of eps rubber coupler. this is due to a design flaw in the oem part where the rubber turns gummy.…”
2026-10-05 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“my 2013 hyundai veloster caught fire spontaneously while it was turned off and parked in my garage. the fire originated in the engine compartment, specifically around the abs module area. the vehicle has an open and incomplete safety recall for this exact issue (recall 251 / nhtsa campaign 23v-651000). the mission fire department responded to the s…”
2026-09-30 · Air Bags · 194,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine and air bag warning lights intermittently illuminated. additionally, the vehicle was driven over deep potholes on the highway, which damaged the steering column and caused the steering wheel to become loose. the contact filed a police repo…”
2026-09-20 · Service Brakes“my 2013 hyundai veloster experienced a catastrophic failure of the abs module covered under recall 23v-651 (campaign 251). the brakes went completely to the floor while operating, and the abs module is shorting out every replacement fuse, creating an imminent engine fire hazard. hyundai corporate has explicitly refused to remedy the underlying defe…”
2026-08-31 · Engine · 90,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, abnormal sounds emanated from the engine compartment, and the check oil light illuminated while making left turns. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that an engine cleaning was needed; however, the service …”
2026-08-26 · Unknown Or Other“complaint: manufacture has not remedied the issue in a timely manner. no incident yet but we limit driving the vehicle because of: manufacturer recall number251 nhtsa recall number23v651000 recall status recall incomplete this recall is from september 22, 2023. it's been nearly 3 years. our vehicle also has an issue with the headlight constantly g…”
2026-08-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 🔥 fire“the contact's daughter owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. the vehicle became engulfed in flames, and the authorities were called to the scene. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was later towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss. no injuries were…”
2026-04-22 · Engine“the car goes into limp mode in the middle of driving on the interstate or usually at higher speeds and loses speed quickly. this has put me at high risk for accidents when traveling between cities and has left me stranded on dangerous parts of the interstate at times. i have taken it to my hyundai dealer i bought the car from and they said there is…”
2026-03-18 · Engine“as my [xxx] son was driving, his car, out of nowhere, stopped working and the steering wheel became incredibly hard to turn. it put him and other vehicles around him at risk as he was doing 50mph and his car suddenly stalled. no warning. no dash lights. it was hard for him to pull over to safety. we replaced the battery and tried to restart the ca…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.