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2013 Hyundai Veloster
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 426
- Received Oct 2012 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact43 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring34 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving25 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V651000Park outsideHyundai 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.
- Recall #23V132000Hyundai 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Vehicle catches fire from wiringFirst signal: Apr 2018
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 34 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 91 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 15 |
| Total | 426 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 43 | 10% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 34 | 8.0% | 5.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2018 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.1% |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 25 | 5.9% | – | NHTSA recall #19V204000 |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 18 | 4.2% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 13 | 3.0% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 13 | 3.0% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 13 | 3.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 2.4% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 10 | 2.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 9 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 9 | 2.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 8 | 1.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 7 | 1.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 1.4% | – | NHTSA recall #23V651000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 1.2% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 5 | 1.2% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 4 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V651000September 22, 20231,649,478 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA recall #23V132000February 28, 202325,715 vehicles affected
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.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V204000March 14, 201916,487 vehicles affected
electrical system: software; 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. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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