Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster has 87 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
87
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Smoke, burning smell came from ac control unit. Ac wiring unit, knob completely burned/melted. Repo... |
| 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 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. |
| 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... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle is burning through oil without having oil light engaged. Vehicle is going through two quart ... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Plug that connects to the AC control Unit is burned and damaged. In fact, When I replaced it it... |
| Jan 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The blower fan only blows slightly and the knob does not work. This was a known issue with the 2014,... |
| Dec 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. T... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This complaint is regarding safety recall #23V651000 related to my 2013 Hyundai Veloster. In Septemb... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ac controls started melting and almost caused a fire. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A wire from the ac fan controller gets extremely hot and the fan controller melts. Could possibly be... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shi... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Climate control switch melted and caused a small fire. I had to pull my dash apart very quicky to pu... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am concerned with the notice of a recall which I received June 2023 concerning a possible electric... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Veloster. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | unknown |
| Mar 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | UNKNOWN I'm not sure, I'm only scared what happens if this recalls isn't fixed sooner than expected... |