2013 Hyundai Veloster

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2013 Hyundai Veloster
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 419 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	295
2013	419
2014	83
2015	136
2016	220
2017	49
2019	41
2020	23
2021	11
2022	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 41%

41% of complaints: engine — 170 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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1. 2013 Veloster 1.6 turbo motor fire. Motor blew and fire burned everything.Inspection is time framed as I was sent lein and storage fees. In was asset and not one as far as insurance or Gap giving me the run around.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231206

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER. WHILE AT A STOP AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180424

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 94 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Climate control switch melted and caused a small fire. I had to pull my dash apart very quicky to put it out. The Hyundai dealership would not help me even though a 2014 Elantra and Veloster has had technical service bulletins regarding this issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231121

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I have had the ABS checked by Hyundai dealership per recall and they told me there was no issues, but Iâm having a lot of problems with accelerating, and it shifting gears, I donât think the system is really diagnosing, whenever I turn my car on...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240207

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 419

R 20190514 — electrical system, engine

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V204000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230728 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V132000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

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,...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed