2013 Hyundai Veloster Engine Problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical engine” (8% of reports).
- 172engine complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $7,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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.
- Electrical engine: mentioned in 14 of 172 complaints (8%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 9 of 172 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster at $7,800, and half of them between $6,400 and $11,150.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 172 complaints, 23 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Veloster engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Veloster | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2020 Veloster | 9 | 38% | 60,500 |
| 2019 Veloster | 18 | 43% | 57,000 |
| 2017 Veloster | 26 | 52% | 79,186 |
| 2016 Veloster | 133 | 60% | 81,500 |
| 2015 Veloster | 76 | 55% | 86,000 |
| 2014 Veloster | 33 | 39% | 91,500 |
| 2013 Veloster | 172 | 40% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Veloster | 61 | 21% | 85,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Hyundai Velosters have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster (40% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,800 (half paid between $6,400 and $11,150), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical engine”, in 14 of 172 complaints, followed by “spark plugs” (9).
Other 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems
See all 2013 Hyundai Veloster problems or engine problems across all Veloster years.