Hyundai Veloster Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Veloster across 8 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (99). The words owners use most often: “fire hazard” (8% of reports).
- 211electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 39%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.
- Fire hazard: mentioned in 17 of 211 complaints (8%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 14 of 211 complaints (7%)
- Control knob: mentioned in 13 of 211 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 105 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 19 a fire, 6 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
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
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
Model years: 2013
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…
Climate control module burnt out (highly common problem). Replaced it along with new connection and it melted the control switch and fried the connector again. Hyundai has acknowledged this very common issue but still hasn't done a recall for the cheap wiring in the vehicle. Ive had smoke come out…
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 engine/engine management system malfunctioned. The vehicle began repeatedly stalling and shutting off while I was driving and while stopped in traffic. The vehicle is now no longer able to start and run and will need to be towed to a Hyundai dealer. The vehicle is available for inspection upon…
The HVAC manual heater control unit in my 2014 Veloster Turbo failed, causing extreme electrical resistance that melted, blackened, and discolored the factory wiring harness connector plug behind the dashboard. This caused an active thermal incident and a direct fire hazard inside the cabin…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Velosters have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about electrical system for the Hyundai Veloster. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Veloster?
The most frequent phrase is “fire hazard”, in 17 of 211 complaints, followed by “wiring harness” (14).
Other Hyundai Veloster problems
- Engine problems (531)
- Power Train problems (142)
- Steering problems (127)
See all Hyundai Veloster problems.