2013 Hyundai Veloster Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “climate control” (11% of reports).
- 99electrical system complaints
- 72,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Climate control: mentioned in 11 of 99 complaints (11%)
- Fire hazard: mentioned in 11 of 99 complaints (11%)
- Electrical engine: mentioned in 7 of 99 complaints (7%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 10 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Veloster electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Veloster | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2019 Veloster | 6 | 14% | 30,000 |
| 2017 Veloster | 2 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2016 Veloster | 16 | 7% | 52,433 |
| 2015 Veloster | 26 | 19% | 57,244 |
| 2014 Veloster | 22 | 26% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Veloster | 99 | 23% | 72,500 |
| 2012 Veloster | 38 | 13% | 83,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Ac selector switch burnt up
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Velosters have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster (23% of the 426 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
The most frequent phrase is “climate control”, in 11 of 99 complaints, followed by “fire hazard” (11).
Other 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems
- Engine problems (172)
- Steering problems (59)
See all 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems or electrical system problems across all Veloster years.