2013 Hyundai Veloster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veloster years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 426 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Veloster. That is the most of any Veloster model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine (172 complaints, 40%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 34 fires, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 426owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 172 | 40% | 85,000 | “electrical engine” (8%) | $7,800 |
| Electrical System problems | 99 | 23% | 72,500 | “climate control” (11%) | — |
| Steering problems | 59 | 14% | 53,000 | “steering coupler” (14%) | $530 |
| Unknown or Other | 52 | 12% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 35 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 24 | 6% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 5% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% | 69,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 3% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 3% | 79,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 29,321 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 14,544 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 9,501 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0% | 50,360 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 14,664 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | 10,364 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 69,204 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 127,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Hyundai Veloster recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: 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
Problem: 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; electrical system:software
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Hyundai Veloster years
← 2012 Veloster · 2014 Veloster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Veloster | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 Veloster | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 Veloster | 42 | 2 |
| 2017 Veloster | 50 | 0 |
| 2016 Veloster | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 Veloster | 137 | 2 |
| 2014 Veloster | 85 | 2 |
| 2013 | 426 | 3 |
| 2012 Veloster | 296 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 172 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Hyundai Veloster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veloster model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.