Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has 3 recalls, 417 complaints.
3
Recalls
417
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
19V204000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management sof...
23V132000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (R...
23V651000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Ela...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Hyundai Veloster 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | As my [XXX] son was driving, his car, out of nowhere, stopped working and the steering wheel became... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Electrical wiring harness and connector melting and blower transistor overheating with know Hyundai ... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | "CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE & INEFFECTIVE RECALL REMEDY (NHTSA 19V-204): While traveling at highwa... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehic... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Smoke, burning smell came from ac control unit. Ac wiring unit, knob completely burned/melted. Repo... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2013 Hyundai Veloster (VIN: [XXX] ) has the known P1326 fault related to the Theta II engine defe... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle Info: 2013 Hyundai Veloster VIN: [XXX] Odometer: 75,000 miles Problem Description: My chec... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving under normal conditions at approximately 65 mph, the engine emitted a sudden “bang” an... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The knob for the A/C can not handle the amperage when in the 4 position, it gets too hot, melts, and... |
| May 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint. |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On or about May 1, 2025, I was operating my 2013 Hyundai Veloster when flames were observed emanatin... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint. |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving my vehicle and it began severely misfiring and stalled on me. I took it to the dealer ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the br... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air conditioner knob doesn't work when I put it at 4. Took it apart and the wires are burn inclu... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On October 17, 2024, owner was leaving Denver, CO on the highway and had to stop for traffic and veh... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an u... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ENGINE | A connecting rod bearing failed in the engine leading to catastrophic engine failure with the connec... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ENGINE | Car hit 100k miles engine is knocking and mechanic says engine is blown. Researched the issue and fo... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact's god-daughter owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the ABS warning lig... |